The Spices African Cuisine Limited food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manchester
The Spices African Cuisine Limited holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 April 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.
Address: 254 Moston Lane, Manchester, M40 9WF
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Spices African Cuisine Limited sits behind roughly 3,683 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 16% | ← The Spices African Cuisine Limited | |
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 116 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 13 | <1% |
A further 1,145 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 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 Spices African Cuisine Limited 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 Spices African Cuisine Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adella's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2012 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Asda Petrol Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2016 |
| Alliance Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2014 |
| Alpine4care Services Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Allendale Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| African voice in Moston Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2023 |
Questions about The Spices African Cuisine Limited
What is The Spices African Cuisine Limited's food hygiene rating?
The Spices African Cuisine Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 1 April 2026.
Is The Spices African Cuisine Limited safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Spices African Cuisine Limited last inspected?
The Spices African Cuisine Limited was last inspected on 1 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Manchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Spices African Cuisine Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Spices African Cuisine Limited compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while The Spices African Cuisine Limited holds a 4. 852 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects The Spices African Cuisine Limited 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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