Afri Spice food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Somerset
Afri Spice holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 24 January 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: 46 Orchard Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1RH
How it compares in North Somerset
In North Somerset, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Afri Spice sits behind roughly 1,162 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,162 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 293 | 19% | ← Afri Spice | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Good
- 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 Afri 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 Afri Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara's Cafe @ Weston-super-Mare Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Charles Dickens (The) Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Blues Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Cassette Tapers Barber Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Charm Candle Studio & Friends Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| ASAGA Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Anna's Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Afri Spice
What is Afri Spice's food hygiene rating?
Afri Spice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Somerset Council on 24 January 2024.
Is Afri Spice 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Afri Spice last inspected?
Afri Spice was last inspected on 24 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Afri Spice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Afri Spice compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,553 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Afri Spice holds a 4. 293 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Afri 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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