Spice Island food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Spice Island holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 100 Main Street, Shildon, DL4 1AQ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Spice Island sits behind roughly 3,088 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ← Spice Island | |
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Spice Island 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 Spice Island, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Godfreys The Butcher Manufacturers/packers | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Miami Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Elm Road Workingmens Club & Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| Batch Coffee Roasters Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
| Nourish Hub Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Mariposa Care - Holly Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about Spice Island
What is Spice Island's food hygiene rating?
Spice Island has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 27 January 2026.
Is Spice Island safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spice Island last inspected?
Spice Island was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spice Island?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spice Island compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Spice Island holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Spice Island 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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