The Spice House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Lancashire
The Spice House 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 31 March 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: 38 Church Street, Ormskirk, West Lancashire, L39 3AW
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Spice House sits behind roughly 763 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 664 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 7% | ← The Spice House | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 99 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Spice House 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 House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloom & Brew Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Lockdown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Bramleys Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Mersey Vapour Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Cobble Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about The Spice House
What is The Spice House's food hygiene rating?
The Spice House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Lancashire Council on 31 March 2026.
Is The Spice House 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 The Spice House last inspected?
The Spice House was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lancashire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Spice House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Spice House compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, while The Spice House holds a 3. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects The Spice House 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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