Spice of India food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Devon
Spice of India 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 15 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Spice Of India, 18 Bear Street, Barnstaple, EX32 7BX
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Spice of India among the 1,107 places in North Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← Spice of India | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 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 of India 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 of India, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebberley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Fleur & Mimi's Barnstaple Distributors/Transporters | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Harry's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Alexanders Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Barum Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2022 |
| Bar Lush Pub/bar/nightclub | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Grattons Butchers Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
Questions about Spice of India
What is Spice of India's food hygiene rating?
Spice of India has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 15 August 2024.
Is Spice of India 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 Spice of India last inspected?
Spice of India was last inspected on 15 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spice of India?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spice of India compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Spice of India is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Spice of India 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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