The Spice Lounge

DURHAM

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Spice Lounge scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 22 October 2024 by Durham.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Spice Lounge, from August 2018 to October 2024. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2018 to 4 in 2024.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Spice Lounge.

Food hygiene rating history for The Spice Lounge
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
22 August 2018	4 / 5	Good
22 October 2024	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Spice Lounge in DURHAM has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

ST NICHOLAS COTTAGE MARKET PLACE,
DURHAM,
DH1 3NJ

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Spice Lounge. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Spice Lounge?

Food hygiene at The Spice Lounge is inspected by Durham, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.durham.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Spice Lounge

What is The Spice Lounge’s food hygiene rating?

The Spice Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 22 October 2024.

When was The Spice Lounge last inspected?

The Spice Lounge was last inspected by Durham on 22 October 2024.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.