The Spice Lounge food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Northamptonshire
The Spice Lounge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 April 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: 22 High Street, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, NN10 8BL
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Spice Lounge among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← The Spice Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Spice Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bewiched Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Bobby & Son Butchers Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Georgias Fish Bar Ltd. Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Ferrers & Vine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Flames Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Higham Ferrers Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Golden Pavilion 15 Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
Questions about The Spice Lounge
What is The Spice Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Spice Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 30 April 2026.
Is The Spice Lounge 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Spice Lounge last inspected?
The Spice Lounge was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
How does The Spice Lounge compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Spice Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Spice Lounge 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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The Spice Lounge is one of 243 rated food businesses in Rushden. See every hygiene rating in Rushden →
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