King of Spice food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
King of Spice holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 February 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: 25 New Street, Honiton, EX14 1HA
How it compares in East Devon
A 1 is rare: only 13 of 1,303 rated places in East Devon score this low, about one in 100. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ← King of Spice | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 King of Spice the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to King of Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| James' Patisserie & Sandwiches Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Kings Kebab And Pizza House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| The Crafty Cleaver Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Zest Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Picksy Mix Retailers - other | 67 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Gilletts SPAR Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
Questions about King of Spice
What is King of Spice's food hygiene rating?
King of Spice has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by East Devon Council on 5 February 2026.
Is King of Spice safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was King of Spice last inspected?
King of Spice was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at King of Spice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does King of Spice compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, while King of Spice holds a 1. 13 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects King of 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at East Devon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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