Alfie's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Holland
Alfie's holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 April 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 11 New Road, Spalding, PE11 1DQ
How it compares in South Holland
In South Holland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Alfie's sits behind roughly 614 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 614 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ← Alfie's | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Alfie's none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Alfie's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Shop Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Marcos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
| Hot & Spicy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Paceys Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
| Golden Lee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Booths Fruit & Veg (Market Stall) Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Booths Fruit & Vegetables Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
Questions about Alfie's
What is Alfie's's food hygiene rating?
Alfie's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Holland Council on 4 April 2025.
Is Alfie's safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alfie's last inspected?
Alfie's was last inspected on 4 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alfie's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alfie's compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, while Alfie's holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Alfie's and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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