The Spice Village food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Milton Keynes
The Spice Village holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 August 2025, 10 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: 1b Benbow Court, Shenley Church End, MK5 6JG
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts The Spice Village among the 1,755 places in Milton Keynes holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,755 | 77% | ← The Spice Village | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Spice Village, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons Preschool Caring Premises | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Acorn Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Becket House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| British Standards Institute (Baxter Storey) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Caretech Community Services Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2016 |
| 360 Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Ash's Fish & Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Baby Bears Day Care Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about The Spice Village
What is The Spice Village's food hygiene rating?
The Spice Village has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 21 August 2025.
Is The Spice Village 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Spice Village last inspected?
The Spice Village was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
How does The Spice Village compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, and The Spice Village is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects The Spice Village 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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The Spice Village is one of 20 rated food businesses in Shenley Church End. See every hygiene rating in Shenley Church End →
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