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Spice Lounge

Major improvement necessary. Last inspection 23 January 2026.

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Quick facts

  • Spice Lounge scored 1/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 23 January 2026.
  • Verdict: Major improvement necessary.
  • Classified as restaurant/cafe/canteen in West Berkshire.
  • Inspected by West Berkshire Environmental Health.
Address
20 High Street, Theale, Reading, West Berkshire, RG7 5AN

Local authority: West Berkshire · council website ↗

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What this means

Major improvement necessary.

Serious shortcomings at the time of inspection. The FSA recommends a swift follow-up. Consumers are typically advised to check whether improvements have been confirmed.

Classified as a sit-down food business. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.

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Common questions

What people ask about Spice Lounge.

What is Spice Lounge's FSA hygiene rating?

Spice Lounge scored 1 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 23 January 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.

When was Spice Lounge last inspected?

The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for Spice Lounge was on 23 January 2026, 4 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.

Is Spice Lounge required to display its hygiene rating?

No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.

Is it safe to eat at Spice Lounge?

Spice Lounge's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.

How does Spice Lounge compare to other venues in West Berkshire?

Spice Lounge's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in West Berkshire on the dedicated West Berkshire aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.

Primary sources

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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.

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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.

Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 23 January 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.

Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.