Spice Junction food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Cambridgeshire
Spice Junction 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 6 May 2026, 2 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: 44 Station Road, Histon, CB24 9LQ
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
In South Cambridgeshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Spice Junction sits behind roughly 1,183 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,062 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ← Spice Junction | |
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 Spice Junction 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 Junction, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Barley Mow Pub/bar/nightclub | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2026 |
| Ada’s Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| D:licious Ltd T/A D:licious Coffee & Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about Spice Junction
What is Spice Junction's food hygiene rating?
Spice Junction has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 6 May 2026.
Is Spice Junction 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 Spice Junction last inspected?
Spice Junction was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spice Junction?
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 Spice Junction compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Spice Junction holds a 3. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Spice Junction 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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