Rice and Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Boston
Rice and Spice holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 January 2025, 18 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: Rice & Spice, 55 Wide Bargate, PE21 6SH
How it compares in Boston
In Boston, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Rice and Spice sits behind roughly 520 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 520 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 35 | 6% | ← Rice and Spice | |
| 3 out of 5 | 17 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 57 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- 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 Rice and Spice 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 Rice and Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Club, Mombasa, Love Mumbai, Jasmine Royale, Hana Bay, ShakaZulu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Bismillah Food Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Boston Central Racing Pigeon Pub/bar/nightclub | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2020 |
| Boston Social Pigeon Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
| Cafe Noglish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2020 |
| Eagles Fish and Chips Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Clarence House, Boston Caring Premises | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
Questions about Rice and Spice
What is Rice and Spice's food hygiene rating?
Rice and Spice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Boston Council on 7 January 2025.
Is Rice and Spice safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rice and Spice last inspected?
Rice and Spice was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Boston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rice and Spice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Rice and Spice compare to other places in Boston?
90% of the 581 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, while Rice and Spice holds a 4. 35 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Rice and 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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