Spice Hut food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Spice Hut 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 24 February 2025, 16 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: 1C High Street, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9DA
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Spice Hut among the 1,206 places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,206 | 89% | ← Spice Hut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 147 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Spice Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Richard Gill Traditional Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| The Norfolk Cheese Company Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Direct Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| No 8 The Old Bookshop Retailers - other | 33 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Downham Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| The Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Spice Hut
What is Spice Hut's food hygiene rating?
Spice Hut has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 24 February 2025.
Is Spice Hut 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 Hut last inspected?
Spice Hut was last inspected on 24 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
How does Spice Hut compare to other places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
89% of the 1,353 rated food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Spice Hut is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Spice Hut 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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