The Spice Up food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Lindsey
The Spice Up holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 15 May 2026, 3 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.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in East Lindsey score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all East Lindsey ratings →
Address: 22 High Street, Burgh Le Marsh, Skegness, PE24 5JT
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in East Lindsey
A 2 is rare: only 6 of 2,243 rated places in East Lindsey score this low, about one in 374. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 80 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ← The Spice Up | |
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 96 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 The Spice Up the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Spice Up, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgh Le Marsh Tea Room (At The Windmill) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Windmill Restaurant (Lincs) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Amalfi Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 November 2023 |
| The Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2019 |
| Everyday Convenience Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Burgh Le Marsh Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2019 |
| Roman Bank Bakery Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Grandma carol's Kitchen Other catering premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
Questions about The Spice Up
What is The Spice Up's food hygiene rating?
The Spice Up has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by East Lindsey Council on 15 May 2026.
Is The Spice Up safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Spice Up last inspected?
The Spice Up was last inspected on 15 May 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Spice Up?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Spice Up compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,243 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while The Spice Up holds a 2. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Spice Up 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at East Lindsey, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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