Royal Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · New Forest
Royal Spice 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
This is a fresh result: Royal Spice was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 38 Old Milton Road, New Milton, BH25 6DX
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Royal Spice among the 1,153 places in New Forest holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,153 | 80% | ← Royal Spice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Royal Spice 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 Royal Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gusto Grill & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Lin's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| First Friends Day Nursery Caring Premises | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Forest Arts Centre Other catering premises | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2014 |
| Freedom Leisure New Milton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2023 |
| Bradbeers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| LJ'S Snack Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| BAKE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Royal Spice
What is Royal Spice's food hygiene rating?
Royal Spice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Royal Spice 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 Royal Spice last inspected?
Royal Spice was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Royal Spice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Royal Spice compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Spice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Royal Spice 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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