The Spice House food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Shropshire
The Spice House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 November 2024, 19 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: 71 High Street, Wem, SY4 5DR
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Spice House among the 2,513 places in Shropshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,513 | 88% | ← The Spice House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 The Spice House 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 The Spice House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Efes Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2026 |
| Paradise Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 June 2026 |
| Dancing Bean Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| The Dickin Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| The Warbling Tit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Oldbank Stores Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Pearl Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 March 2025 |
| Star Shop Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about The Spice House
What is The Spice House's food hygiene rating?
The Spice House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 18 November 2024.
Is The Spice House 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Spice House last inspected?
The Spice House was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Spice House?
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 The Spice House compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Spice House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Spice House 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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