Curry Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Hertfordshire
Curry Spice holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 30 September 2025, 9 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: 14 Redhill Road, Hitchin, SG5 2NJ
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Curry Spice sits behind roughly 944 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 789 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ← Curry Spice | |
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Curry 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 Curry Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Bay Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Angels Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Burgerians Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Hitchin Town Football Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2022 |
| African Caribbean Seniors & Carers Luncheon Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Hitchin Town Cricket Ground Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| Christchurch Open Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2015 |
| Adventures wraparound Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
Questions about Curry Spice
What is Curry Spice's food hygiene rating?
Curry Spice has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Curry Spice safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Curry Spice last inspected?
Curry Spice was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Curry Spice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Curry Spice compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Curry Spice holds a 3. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Curry 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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