Spice Masala

Ongar

Heads up: Spice Masala no longer shows up in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Epping Forest. It may have closed, changed its name or moved. The rating below is the last one the FSA published for it.

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 19 March 2019 by Epping Forest.

What does this rating mean?

Spice Masala in Ongar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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?

Flat above,
171 High Street,
Ongar,
Essex,
CM5 9JG

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

Who inspects Spice Masala?

Food hygiene at Spice Masala is inspected by Epping Forest, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Spice Masala

What is Spice Masala’s food hygiene rating?

Spice Masala has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 19 March 2019.

When was Spice Masala last inspected?

Spice Masala was last inspected by Epping Forest on 19 March 2019.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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.

Has Spice Masala closed down?

Spice Masala no longer appears in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Epping Forest, which usually means it has closed, changed name or moved. The rating shown here is the last one the FSA published for it.