The Spice Cupboard food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dartford
The Spice Cupboard holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 July 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: Yard 2 Unit B, Burnham Trading Estate, Burnham Road, DA1 5BH
How it compares in Dartford
That puts The Spice Cupboard among the 713 places in Dartford holding top marks, 77% 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 | 713 | 77% | ← The Spice Cupboard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 153 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 Very 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 Cupboard 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 Cupboard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Premier Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Baxter Storey @ Fedex Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Asda Living - The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Britannia Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bird In Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Booker Wholesale Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
| Aces Express Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Broomhill Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
Questions about The Spice Cupboard
What is The Spice Cupboard's food hygiene rating?
The Spice Cupboard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 24 July 2023.
Is The Spice Cupboard 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Spice Cupboard last inspected?
The Spice Cupboard was last inspected on 24 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Spice Cupboard?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Spice Cupboard compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and The Spice Cupboard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects The Spice Cupboard 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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