Spice House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Causeway Coast and Glens
Spice House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 March 2025, 16 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: 1 Charles Street, Town Parks, Ballymoney, BT53 6DX
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
In Causeway Coast and Glens, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Spice House sits behind roughly 1,173 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,173 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 8% | ← Spice House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 135 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Spice House 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 Spice House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Pizza Ballymoney Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Cunningham's Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Northern Star Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| The Bush Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 133 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2026 |
| Tasty Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 January 2025 |
| Cramsie Court Caring Premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2019 |
| Costcutters Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Royal British Legion Club Ballymoney Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
Questions about Spice House
What is Spice House's food hygiene rating?
Spice House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 5 March 2025.
Is Spice House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spice House last inspected?
Spice House was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Causeway Coast and Glens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spice House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spice House compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, while Spice House holds a 4. 110 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Spice House 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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