Spices of Rugby food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rugby
Spices of Rugby 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 15 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 40 Lawford Road, New Bilton, CV21 2DY
How it compares in Rugby
A 2 is rare: only 14 of 819 rated places in Rugby score this low, about one in 59. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 596 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ← Spices of Rugby | |
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 132 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Spices of Rugby 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 Spices of Rugby, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Costa Coffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Egg Free Cake Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Bull Rugby Pub/bar/nightclub | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Central Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Cafe Roj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| DaviDeli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Spices of Rugby
What is Spices of Rugby's food hygiene rating?
Spices of Rugby has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Rugby Council on 15 November 2024.
Is Spices of Rugby 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 Spices of Rugby last inspected?
Spices of Rugby was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rugby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spices of Rugby?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spices of Rugby compare to other places in Rugby?
73% of the 819 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, while Spices of Rugby holds a 2. 14 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rugby Council inspects Spices of Rugby 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 Rugby, 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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