Alca Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Hampshire
Alca Food holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 18 Chalet Hill Bordon GU35 0TQ, GU35 0TQ
How it compares in East Hampshire
In East Hampshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Alca Food sits behind roughly 803 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 803 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 13% | ← Alca Food | |
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 88 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 Alca Food 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 Alca Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Bora’s Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| China Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Fried Chicken Ranch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| The Dairy Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Best BBQ Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Polish Specialities Maja Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Bordon Stores Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
Questions about Alca Food
What is Alca Food's food hygiene rating?
Alca Food has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hampshire Council on 20 November 2024.
Is Alca Food 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alca Food last inspected?
Alca Food was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alca Food?
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 Alca Food compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, while Alca Food holds a 4. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Alca Food 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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