Spice Villa food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Spice Villa holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Spice Villa was inspected on 6 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Wakefield score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Wakefield ratings →
Address: 32 Bridge Street, Castleford, WF10 1JS
How this rating has changed
Spice Villa was re-inspected on 6 August 2026 and held its rating of 1.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 1 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Wakefield
A 1 is rare: only 38 of 2,659 rated places in Wakefield score this low, about one in 70. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,080 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 424 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ← Spice Villa | |
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 397 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 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 Spice Villa the inspector recorded concerns over 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 Spice Villa, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Castleford Brewhouse Rhythm and Brews Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Carlton Chippy Castleford Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Breakfast and Afterschool Club School/college/university | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Bateson's Bakery Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Carvery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Bad Bambi Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2014 |
Questions about Spice Villa
What is Spice Villa's food hygiene rating?
Spice Villa has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Wakefield Council on 6 August 2026.
Is Spice Villa safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway 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 Spice Villa last inspected?
Spice Villa was last inspected on 6 August 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spice Villa?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spice Villa compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,659 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Spice Villa holds a 1. 38 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Spice Villa 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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Is this your business?
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 Wakefield, 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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Understanding this rating
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