Spice Villa food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Spice Villa 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 30 June 2025, 12 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: 19a High Street, Chard, TA20 1QF
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Spice Villa among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Spice Villa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Villa 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 Villa, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chard Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Lucky Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Nisa Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Curry House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 15 September 2025 |
| Mayflower Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 30 October 2024 |
| A Lusitana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Health & Remedy Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Chard CommuniTEA waffle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Spice Villa
What is Spice Villa's food hygiene rating?
Spice Villa has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 30 June 2025.
Is Spice Villa 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 Villa last inspected?
Spice Villa was last inspected on 30 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spice Villa?
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 Villa compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Spice Villa is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Spice Villa 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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