Alam Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · New Forest
Alam Spice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 May 2026, 2 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: 1 the Square, Fawley, SO45 1DD
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Alam Spice among the 1,153 places in New Forest holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ← Alam Spice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 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 Good
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 Alam Spice 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 Alam Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Evergreen Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 May 2026 |
| Fawley Infant School School/college/university | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Ashlett Dale Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Eurest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2023 |
| Walcot House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2014 |
| Tops Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Blackfield and Langley Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
Questions about Alam Spice
What is Alam Spice's food hygiene rating?
Alam Spice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Alam Spice safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alam Spice last inspected?
Alam Spice was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 months 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 Alam Spice?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alam Spice compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Alam Spice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Alam Spice 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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