School of Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Plymouth City
School of Spice 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 29 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 33 Marlborough Street, Plymouth, PL1 4AE
How it compares in Plymouth City
In Plymouth City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so School of Spice sits behind roughly 1,468 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,270 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ← School of Spice | |
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 153 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 School of 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 School of Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babcock Henley South Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2019 |
| Albert Road Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2020 |
| Bag a Baguette Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Aramark @ Princess Yachts Southyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Benbows Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Cafe Roma Mount Wise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Balmain Care Homes Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Brimbles Bakery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about School of Spice
What is School of Spice's food hygiene rating?
School of Spice has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Plymouth City Council on 29 October 2024.
Is School of Spice 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 School of Spice last inspected?
School of Spice was last inspected on 29 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Plymouth City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at School of Spice?
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 School of Spice compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, while School of Spice holds a 3. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects School of 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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