A1 Spice

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-03-07
Top 48% in Barking and Dagenham
Rating changed from AwaitingInspection

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

A1 Spice is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at Unit 3 Genoa Building, 16 North Street, Barking, IG11 8AW, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 7 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Barking and Dagenham oversees 1,440 registered food businesses, of which 67% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Barking and Dagenham is 4.2 out of 5. As a takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from AwaitingInspection to 5.

Details

Business Type
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Address
Unit 3 Genoa Building, 16 North Street, Barking
Postcode
IG11 8AW
Local Authority
Barking and Dagenham
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1904592

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
AwaitingInspection

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of A1 Spice?

A1 Spice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Barking and Dagenham.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a takeaway/sandwich shop?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was A1 Spice last inspected?

A1 Spice was last inspected on 2026-03-07. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is A1 Spice located?

A1 Spice is located at Unit 3 Genoa Building, 16 North Street, Barking , IG11 8AW, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IG11 postcode area.