Ali's Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wakefield
Ali's Lounge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 30 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 437 Doncaster Road, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1RP
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Ali's Lounge sits behind roughly 2,118 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,118 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 16% | ← Ali's Lounge | |
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 366 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 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's Lounge 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 Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe, Crofton Juniors AFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
| Betsy's Cake and Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2022 |
| All Saints Church Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2019 |
| Crofton Young People's Centre Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Castleford Academy Trust School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Crofton WF Supermarket Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Crofton Local Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Crofton Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2014 |
Questions about Ali's Lounge
What is Ali's Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Ali's Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 30 December 2024.
Is Ali's Lounge 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ali's Lounge last inspected?
Ali's Lounge was last inspected on 30 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ali's Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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's Lounge compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,695 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Ali's Lounge holds a 4. 435 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Ali's Lounge 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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