Bombay Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Carmarthenshire
Bombay Spice 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 12 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Central House, Pentre Road, St Clears, SA33 4LR
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Bombay Spice sits behind roughly 1,782 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ← Bombay Spice | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 Bombay 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 Bombay Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allsortz Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Dolyfelin Homes Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Corvus Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Fronhaul Residential Home Caring Premises | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| Curiositea Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Pizza Point Sancler Takeaway/sandwich shop | 193 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| Black Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| The Production Unit (FP089) Manufacturers/packers | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
Questions about Bombay Spice
What is Bombay Spice's food hygiene rating?
Bombay Spice has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 12 September 2023.
Is Bombay Spice 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 Bombay Spice last inspected?
Bombay Spice was last inspected on 12 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bombay Spice?
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 Bombay Spice compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Bombay Spice holds a 3. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Bombay 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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