New Spice food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rother
New Spice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 March 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: 13 High Street, Robertsbridge, TN32 5AE
How it compares in Rother
That puts New Spice among the 880 places in Rother holding top marks, 87% 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 | 880 | 87% | ← New Spice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 95 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 12 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 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 New 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 New Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Shop Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2021 |
| Judges of Robertsbridge Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 February 2025 |
| Robertsbridge Village Stores Retailers - other | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Robertsbridge Childrens Services Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Browns Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Salehurst Halt Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Fisherwood Farm Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Buster's Farm Kichen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
Questions about New Spice
What is New Spice's food hygiene rating?
New Spice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 6 March 2025.
Is New 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Spice last inspected?
New Spice was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rother Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New Spice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Spice compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and New Spice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects New 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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