Classic Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Cambridgeshire
Classic Spice holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 27 August 2025, 10 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: 4 High Street, Bottisham, Cambridge, CB25 9DQ
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
In East Cambridgeshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Classic Spice sits behind roughly 644 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 579 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ← Classic Spice | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 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 Classic Spice 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 Classic Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Co-op Bottisham Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Elite Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Lexi's Cafe And Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| ADZ Italian & Mediterranean Food Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Impact Food Group @ Bottisham Village College School/college/university | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Queens Court Caring Premises | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about Classic Spice
What is Classic Spice's food hygiene rating?
Classic Spice has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 27 August 2025.
Is Classic Spice safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Classic Spice last inspected?
Classic Spice was last inspected on 27 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Classic Spice?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Classic Spice compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Classic Spice holds a 3. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Classic Spice 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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