The Spice Cupboard food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
The Spice Cupboard holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 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: 13A Borough, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DR
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Spice Cupboard among the 1,160 places in Canterbury 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 | 1,160 | 78% | ← The Spice Cupboard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Cupboard 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 Cupboard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barakat Food Centre Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| Cafe Turquoise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Allsorts Of Sweet Canterbury Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Cinnamon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Chums Social Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Bell & Crown Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Bengal Mart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Caterlink - St John's Cep School/college/university | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about The Spice Cupboard
What is The Spice Cupboard's food hygiene rating?
The Spice Cupboard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 29 January 2026.
Is The Spice Cupboard 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Spice Cupboard last inspected?
The Spice Cupboard was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Spice Cupboard?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Spice Cupboard compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and The Spice Cupboard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Spice Cupboard 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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