Golden Spice Kebab House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Derbyshire
Golden Spice Kebab House holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 16 June 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 South Derbyshire score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all South Derbyshire ratings →
Address: 2A Goseley Avenue, Hartshorne, Swadlincote, DE11 7EZ
How it compares in South Derbyshire
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 753 rated places in South Derbyshire score this low, about one in 377. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 640 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← Golden Spice Kebab House |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major 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 Golden Spice Kebab House 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 Golden Spice Kebab House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longdays Derby Ltd Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Cafe Vape Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Little Cherubs Nursery and Pre School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| New Inn (Wet Sales Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2023 |
| Ballroom Pool Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Curry Pot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Burg Boss Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Kim's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
Questions about Golden Spice Kebab House
What is Golden Spice Kebab House's food hygiene rating?
Golden Spice Kebab House has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by South Derbyshire Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Golden Spice Kebab House safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Golden Spice Kebab House last inspected?
Golden Spice Kebab House was last inspected on 16 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Spice Kebab House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major 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 Golden Spice Kebab House compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
85% of the 753 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Spice Kebab House holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Golden Spice Kebab House 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 0 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 South Derbyshire, 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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