Hoo Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Medway
Hoo Spice holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 10 February 2024, 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: 10 Main Road, Hoo St Werburgh, Rochester, ME3 9AA
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Hoo Spice sits behind roughly 1,577 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,577 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ← Hoo Spice | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 174 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Hoo 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 Hoo Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Welcome Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Chicken Treat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Glow Lounge Hoo Limitied Retailers - other | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Billy's Bakehouse Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| C&S Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Anatolia Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Hoo Spice
What is Hoo Spice's food hygiene rating?
Hoo Spice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 10 February 2024.
Is Hoo Spice 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hoo Spice last inspected?
Hoo Spice was last inspected on 10 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hoo Spice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hoo Spice compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Hoo Spice holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Hoo 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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