Spice Island food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Swale
Spice Island holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Spice Island was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 205 High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1UJ
How it compares in Swale
That puts Spice Island among the 989 places in Swale holding top marks, 83% 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 | 989 | 83% | ← Spice Island | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Island 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 Island, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choi's Chinese Food Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Cottage Kitchen - Dinnerman Ltd Other catering premises | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Paydens Pharmacy Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Age UK Sheppey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Kent Fresh Food Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Beano Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| New China Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about Spice Island
What is Spice Island's food hygiene rating?
Spice Island has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Spice Island 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spice Island last inspected?
Spice Island was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spice Island?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spice Island compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Spice Island is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Spice Island 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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