Taste of Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Taste of 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 20 June 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 14 Andrew Place, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 1DL
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Taste of Spice among the 779 places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme holding top marks, 87% 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 | 779 | 87% | ← Taste of Spice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 85 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 Taste of 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 Taste of Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Copeland Hair and Beauty Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Abdullah Abbas Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Basmati Other catering premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Belle A Pepe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Artisan Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2021 |
| Anasma Greek Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Black Friar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Boba Trent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Taste of Spice
What is Taste of Spice's food hygiene rating?
Taste of Spice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 20 June 2024.
Is Taste of 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 Taste of Spice last inspected?
Taste of Spice was last inspected on 20 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Taste of 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 Taste of Spice compare to other places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
87% of the 894 rated food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold the top rating of 5, and Taste of Spice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Taste of 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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