Planet Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Planet Spice holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 7 July 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.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon ratings →
Address: 20 Thomas Street, Tavanagh, Portadown, BT62 3NP
How this rating has changed
Planet Spice was re-inspected on 7 July 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | 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 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
A 2 is rare: only 11 of 1,751 rated places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon score this low, about one in 159. 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 | 1,465 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 206 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ← Planet Spice | |
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 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 Planet Spice the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. 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 Planet Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Emporium Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Bar Indigo/Queens Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Bob & Berts Portadown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Cope Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Joe Mac's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2026 |
| Kisushi Japanese Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Coffee Conjo Convenience Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Chimes Coffeehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Planet Spice
What is Planet Spice's food hygiene rating?
Planet Spice has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 7 July 2026.
Is Planet Spice safe to eat at?
A 2 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 Planet Spice last inspected?
Planet Spice was last inspected on 7 July 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Planet Spice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Planet Spice compare to other places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
84% of the 1,751 rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon hold the top rating of 5, while Planet Spice holds a 2. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Planet 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 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 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 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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