Spice Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Holland
Spice Express 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
The rating dates from 6 May 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.
Address: 24 Church Street, Holbeach, Spalding Lincolnshire, PE12 7LL
How it compares in South Holland
That puts Spice Express among the 614 places in South Holland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 614 | 86% | ← Spice Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 Express 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 Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brunch Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 January 2025 |
| Ocean Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Little Miracles Charity Caring Premises | 50 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Shanghai Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 May 2025 |
| Euro plus Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 August 2024 |
| QD Stores Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2025 |
| Eastern Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 August 2025 |
| All Saints Church Other catering premises | 113 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Spice Express
What is Spice Express's food hygiene rating?
Spice Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 6 May 2026.
Is Spice Express 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 Express last inspected?
Spice Express was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spice Express?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spice Express compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and Spice Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Spice Express 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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