Ali’s Food Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tower Hamlets
Ali’s Food Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Ali’s Food Centre was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ali's Food Centre, 497-499 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9BU
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
That puts Ali’s Food Centre among the 2,059 places in Tower Hamlets holding top marks, 72% 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 | 2,059 | 72% | ← Ali’s Food Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 460 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 62 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 311 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 Ali’s Food Centre 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 Ali’s Food Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4cose Ltd Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| 13 Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| Afghan Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| 13Express Roman Rd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Adana Turkish with Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Ace Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| 450 Degrees Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| 392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about Ali’s Food Centre
What is Ali’s Food Centre's food hygiene rating?
Ali’s Food Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Ali’s Food Centre 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ali’s Food Centre last inspected?
Ali’s Food Centre was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tower Hamlets Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ali’s Food Centre?
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 Ali’s Food Centre compare to other places in Tower Hamlets?
72% of the 2,846 rated food businesses in Tower Hamlets hold the top rating of 5, and Ali’s Food Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Ali’s Food Centre 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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