Kelvedon Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Braintree
Kelvedon Spice 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
This rating dates from 16 September 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 98 High Street, Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9AA
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Kelvedon Spice among the 980 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 980 | 85% | ← Kelvedon Spice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Kelvedon Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edon Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Kelvedon Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Kelvedon Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 22 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 July 2025 |
| Warm Hub Other catering premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Brimpton House Nursery Caring Premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| East Of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Kelvedon Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 March 2025 |
| Easterford Lodge Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2021 |
Questions about Kelvedon Spice
What is Kelvedon Spice's food hygiene rating?
Kelvedon Spice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Kelvedon Spice 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 Kelvedon Spice last inspected?
Kelvedon Spice was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
How does Kelvedon Spice compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Kelvedon Spice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Kelvedon 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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Kelvedon Spice is one of 22 rated food businesses in Kelvedon. See every hygiene rating in Kelvedon →
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