The Spice Hut food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Cambridgeshire
The Spice Hut 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 30 September 2025, 9 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: The Old Station House 3 Station Road, Meldreth, SG8 6JR
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts The Spice Hut among the 1,062 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,062 | 87% | ← The Spice Hut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davey's Butchers Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 May 2025 |
| Cambridge Juice Co. Ltd. Distributors/Transporters | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Esse Retail And Therapy (Cafe) Retailers - other | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Cam Valley Orchard (Elbourn Apples) Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Caterlink @ Melbourn Village College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| MACS Warm Hub Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Leech and Sons Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Melbourn Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about The Spice Hut
What is The Spice Hut's food hygiene rating?
The Spice Hut has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 30 September 2025.
Is The Spice Hut 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 The Spice Hut last inspected?
The Spice Hut was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire 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 "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 The Spice Hut compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Spice Hut is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire 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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