Rice N Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Swindon
Rice N Spice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 4 Wingate Parade, Pinehurst, Swindon, SN2 1PN
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Rice N Spice among the 1,182 places in Swindon holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,182 | 83% | ← Rice N Spice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Rice N Spice none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Rice N Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Baileys Corner Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Bryan Turner Family Butcher Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Bakery 79 / Pizza 79 - Rodbourne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Asian Fusion Street Food Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Asylum Coffee Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Cafe Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Greenmeadow Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Rice N Spice
What is Rice N Spice's food hygiene rating?
Rice N Spice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 10 October 2024.
Is Rice N Spice safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rice N Spice last inspected?
Rice N Spice was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rice N Spice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rice N Spice compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Rice N Spice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Rice N Spice and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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