Four Marks Kebab food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · East Hampshire
Four Marks 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
The rating dates from 3 June 2025, 13 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: The Ranch Willis Lane Four Marks Alton GU34 5AP, GU34 5AP
How it compares in East Hampshire
A 1 is rare: only 9 of 958 rated places in East Hampshire score this low, about one in 106. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 803 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ← Four Marks Kebab | |
| 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 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 Four Marks 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 Four Marks Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandy Channon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Westlands House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Garthowen Garden Centre & The Tree House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2025 |
| Man With A Pan Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| The Saffron Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 January 2025 |
| Loaf Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| The Tall Ship Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Four Marks Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Four Marks Kebab
What is Four Marks Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Four Marks Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by East Hampshire Council on 3 June 2025.
Is Four Marks 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 Four Marks Kebab last inspected?
Four Marks Kebab was last inspected on 3 June 2025, 13 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 Four Marks 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 Four Marks Kebab compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, while Four Marks Kebab holds a 1. 9 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Four Marks 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 East Hampshire, 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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