Gourmet Spice Company food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · North Northamptonshire
Gourmet Spice Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 6 Kettering Road, Weldon, Corby, NN17 3JQ
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Gourmet Spice Company among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Gourmet Spice Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 Very 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 Gourmet Spice Company 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 Gourmet Spice Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Ds Breakfast Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Corby Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Bartlett Mitchell Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Dine Contract Catering Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Esquires Coffee Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| All That Platters Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Busy Bees Corby Priors Hall Park Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
Questions about Gourmet Spice Company
What is Gourmet Spice Company's food hygiene rating?
Gourmet Spice Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 7 September 2023.
Is Gourmet Spice Company 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gourmet Spice Company last inspected?
Gourmet Spice Company was last inspected on 7 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gourmet Spice Company?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gourmet Spice Company compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Gourmet Spice Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Gourmet Spice Company 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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