The Spice King food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sandwell
The Spice King holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 December 2025, 7 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: 164 Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath, B64 5RR
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so The Spice King sits behind roughly 2,074 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ← The Spice King | |
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Spice King 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 The Spice King, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Mini Market Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services @ Ormiston Forge Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Be Our Guest (Midlands) Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Bamyet Afro Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Black Country Buffets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| AIP C/O Netherbrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2017 |
| A & E Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
Questions about The Spice King
What is The Spice King's food hygiene rating?
The Spice King has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sandwell Council on 11 December 2025.
Is The Spice King safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Spice King last inspected?
The Spice King was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Spice King?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Spice King compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while The Spice King holds a 3. 168 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects The Spice King 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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