Loyds Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Solihull
Loyds Spice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 March 2026, 4 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: 253A Longmore Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 3ER
How it compares in Solihull
That puts Loyds Spice among the 987 places in Solihull holding top marks, 79% 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 | 987 | 79% | ← Loyds Spice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 152 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 138 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 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 Loyds 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 Loyds Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ale Hub Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Brew/Twenty Three Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| AIS - Wilson Vale Catering Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| BP Solihull Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Cafe Shirley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bernie's Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Caspian Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Loyds Spice
What is Loyds Spice's food hygiene rating?
Loyds Spice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Solihull Council on 6 March 2026.
Is Loyds Spice 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Loyds Spice last inspected?
Loyds Spice was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Solihull Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Loyds Spice?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Loyds Spice compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, and Loyds Spice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects Loyds 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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