The Spice Hut food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Caerphilly
The Spice Hut holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 March 2026, 4 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: 2 Shopping Parade, Troed-Y-Bryn, Penyrheol, CF83 2PX
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so The Spice Hut sits behind roughly 1,178 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ← The Spice Hut | |
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 152 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Spice Hut 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 The Spice Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwm Ifor Primary Canteen School/college/university | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Bethel Baptist Church Hall Other catering premises | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Caerphilly Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Calon Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Court Road Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Baguette & Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Flying Start - Puddle Ducks Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about The Spice Hut
What is The Spice Hut's food hygiene rating?
The Spice Hut has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Caerphilly Council on 9 March 2026.
Is The Spice Hut safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Spice Hut last inspected?
The Spice Hut was last inspected on 9 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Caerphilly Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Spice Hut?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Spice Hut compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while The Spice Hut holds a 3. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects The Spice Hut 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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