Shimla Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gloucester City
Shimla 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
The rating dates from 25 March 2026, 3 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: 49 - 51 Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL1 5SA
How it compares in Gloucester City
That puts Shimla Spice among the 833 places in Gloucester City holding top marks, 82% 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 | 833 | 82% | ← Shimla Spice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 47 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Shimla 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 Shimla Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baburchi The Tikka Massala Other catering premises | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Bennetts Dog House Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Cater Cater Ltd At St Pauls C Of E School School/college/university | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Charcot Therapy Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Baker Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Anatolian Palace Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Bakers + Baristas Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Shimla Spice
What is Shimla Spice's food hygiene rating?
Shimla Spice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gloucester City Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Shimla 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 Shimla Spice last inspected?
Shimla Spice was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gloucester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shimla Spice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shimla Spice compare to other places in Gloucester City?
82% of the 1,018 rated food businesses in Gloucester City hold the top rating of 5, and Shimla Spice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gloucester City Council inspects Shimla 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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