Spice Gate food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Cambridge City
Spice Gate holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 October 2024, 20 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: 14 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 2AD
How it compares in Cambridge City
That puts Spice Gate among the 998 places in Cambridge City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 998 | 78% | ← Spice Gate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 187 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 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 Gate 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 Gate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arjuna Ltd Kitchen 1 & Ground Floor Takeaway/sandwich shop | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| 5 Blends Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bibimbap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus School/college/university | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bacchanalia Retailers - other | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2021 |
| bedouin cambridge limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Arjuna Wholefoods Manufacturers/packers | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Ace Nursery Caring Premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Spice Gate
What is Spice Gate's food hygiene rating?
Spice Gate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cambridge City Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Spice Gate 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spice Gate last inspected?
Spice Gate was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cambridge City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spice Gate?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spice Gate compare to other places in Cambridge City?
78% of the 1,287 rated food businesses in Cambridge City hold the top rating of 5, and Spice Gate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City Council inspects Spice Gate 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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