Spices food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
Spices 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
This is a fresh result: Spices was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 198 Milburn Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 0PH
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Spices among the 2,779 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,779 | 90% | ← Spices | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Spices 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 Spices, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chisholm Bookmakers Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Betty's Bakes Cakes & Sandwich Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Deli Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| College Food & Wine Retailers - other | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Ashington Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Expresso Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2021 |
| Chellos Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Ashington Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2022 |
Questions about Spices
What is Spices's food hygiene rating?
Spices has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Spices 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 Spices last inspected?
Spices was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spices?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spices compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Spices is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Spices 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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