Spice of Caddington food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Central Bedfordshire
Spice of Caddington holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 24 September 2025, 9 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: 23 Manor Road, Caddington, Bedfordshire, LU1 4EE
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Spice of Caddington sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ← Spice of Caddington | |
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Spice of Caddington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annmaries Mobile caterer | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Caddington Village School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2021 |
| Baked by K Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2018 |
| Barrys clearance cash and carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Chicken Spot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| A.K’s Piri Piri Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Spice of Caddington
What is Spice of Caddington's food hygiene rating?
Spice of Caddington has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Spice of Caddington 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spice of Caddington last inspected?
Spice of Caddington was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Spice of Caddington compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Spice of Caddington holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Spice of Caddington 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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