Ali's Kebab food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · New Forest
Ali's Kebab holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the mobile caterer and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Ali's Kebab was inspected on 13 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in New Forest score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all New Forest ratings →
Address: Totton Western Bypass, Totton, SO40 8AF
How this rating has changed
Ali's Kebab has gone backwards: it held a 3 before its inspection on 13 July 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 3 1 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in New Forest
A 1 is rare: only 19 of 1,441 rated places in New Forest score this low, about one in 76. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,172 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 178 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ← Ali's Kebab | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 146 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Ali's Kebab the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ali's Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Totton Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Connors Candy Cart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Netley Marsh C of E Infant School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Mings Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Goodies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Extra Time Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Hampshire & Iow Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
Questions about Ali's Kebab
What is Ali's Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Ali's Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by New Forest Council on 13 July 2026.
Is Ali's Kebab safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The mobile caterer is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Ali's Kebab last inspected?
Ali's Kebab was last inspected on 13 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ali's Kebab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ali's Kebab compare to other places in New Forest?
81% of the 1,441 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Ali's Kebab holds a 1. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Ali's Kebab 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at New Forest, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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