Spice n Slice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gateshead
Spice n Slice holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 11 December 2025, 7 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: 12 Maple Avenue, Dunston Hill, NE11 9XJ
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Spice n Slice sits behind roughly 1,170 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,170 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 197 | 14% | ← Spice n Slice | |
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 202 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 Spice n Slice 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 n Slice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrys Home Bakery Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| A&C Bolton Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Baxterstorey At British Airways Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Alderwood Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Bay Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Bakers and Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Advanced Performance Nutrition Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Spice n Slice
What is Spice n Slice's food hygiene rating?
Spice n Slice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gateshead Council on 11 December 2025.
Is Spice n Slice 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spice n Slice last inspected?
Spice n Slice was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gateshead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spice n Slice?
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 Spice n Slice compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while Spice n Slice holds a 4. 197 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Spice n Slice 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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