Ali Baba food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Calderdale
Ali Baba 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 19 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: 33 Rochdale Road, Todmorden, Calderdale, OL14 7LA
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Ali Baba among the 1,288 places in Calderdale holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,288 | 75% | ← Ali Baba | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 193 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ali Baba, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger Tiger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Kindness At The Co-operative Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| The Boardroom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Nan Moors Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Tod Almighty Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| The Honest John Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Pinch Of Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| The Garden Apothecary Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
Questions about Ali Baba
What is Ali Baba's food hygiene rating?
Ali Baba has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 19 January 2026.
Is Ali Baba 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 Ali Baba last inspected?
Ali Baba was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Calderdale Council rather than by the business.
How does Ali Baba compare to other places in Calderdale?
75% of the 1,707 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Ali Baba is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Ali Baba 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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Ali Baba is one of 149 rated food businesses in Todmorden. See every hygiene rating in Todmorden →
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