The Royal Spice
Middle of the road
The breakdown
Last inspected on 14 October 2025 by West Devon.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Royal Spice, from January 2020 to October 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2020 to 3 in 2025.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 3 / 5 | Generally satisfactory | |
| 3 / 5 | Generally satisfactory |
What does this rating mean?
The Royal Spice 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?
78 West Street,Tavistock,
PL19 8AQ
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Royal Spice. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects The Royal Spice?
Food hygiene at The Royal Spice is inspected by West Devon, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.westdevon.gov.uk or [email protected].
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