Bude Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
Bude 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
The rating dates from 9 May 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: 29 Queen Street, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8AY
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Bude Spice among the 4,461 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← Bude Spice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 Bude 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 Bude Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Leaf Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Bar 35 Pub/bar/nightclub | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2017 |
| Bellini's Deli Kitchen Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| The Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| The Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Moores Butchers Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| KJs Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 February 2025 |
| The Mermaid Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about Bude Spice
What is Bude Spice's food hygiene rating?
Bude Spice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 9 May 2024.
Is Bude 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 Bude Spice last inspected?
Bude Spice was last inspected on 9 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bude 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 Bude Spice compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Bude Spice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Bude 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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