Ali Baba's Kebab House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Ali Baba's Kebab House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 January 2026, 5 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: 18 Church Road, Nechells, Birmingham, B6 5UP
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Ali Baba's Kebab House sits behind roughly 5,378 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,378 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ← Ali Baba's Kebab House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 697 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 386 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,863 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Baba's Kebab House 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 Baba's Kebab House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta & Co Trading Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Angie's Catering Services Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Aryana Post Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| As Suffa Homeless Project Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2019 |
| Adian's Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2017 |
Questions about Ali Baba's Kebab House
What is Ali Baba's Kebab House's food hygiene rating?
Ali Baba's Kebab House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Ali Baba's Kebab House 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ali Baba's Kebab House last inspected?
Ali Baba's Kebab House was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ali Baba's Kebab House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ali Baba's Kebab House compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Ali Baba's Kebab House holds a 4. 1,311 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Ali Baba's Kebab House 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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