Hawley Red Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Camden
Hawley Red 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 20 March 2024, 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: 1b Hawley Road, NW1 8RP
How it compares in Camden
In Camden, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Hawley Red Spice sits behind roughly 2,647 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ← Hawley Red Spice | |
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 924 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 Hawley Red 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 Hawley Red Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Locks Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| Abbey Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| 103 Parkway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| 130 Primrose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
Questions about Hawley Red Spice
What is Hawley Red Spice's food hygiene rating?
Hawley Red Spice has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Camden Council on 20 March 2024.
Is Hawley Red 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 Hawley Red Spice last inspected?
Hawley Red Spice was last inspected on 20 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hawley Red 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 Hawley Red Spice compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, while Hawley Red Spice holds a 3. 457 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Hawley Red 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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