Ala Pizza / Sizzle Bites food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newham
Ala Pizza / Sizzle Bites holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 15 December 2025, 7 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: 28 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9LN
How it compares in Newham
In Newham, 49% of rated places manage a 5, so Ala Pizza / Sizzle Bites sits behind roughly 1,703 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,193 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 383 | 16% | ← Ala Pizza / Sizzle Bites | |
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 217 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 33 | 1% |
A further 231 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Ala Pizza / Sizzle Bites 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 Ala Pizza / Sizzle Bites, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aromas Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Annapurna Sweetmart & Caterers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Annai Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
| Alpam Homes The Chace Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Ali Catering And Events Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Abuja Restaurant Lounge And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
Questions about Ala Pizza / Sizzle Bites
What is Ala Pizza / Sizzle Bites's food hygiene rating?
Ala Pizza / Sizzle Bites has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newham Council on 15 December 2025.
Is Ala Pizza / Sizzle Bites safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Ala Pizza / Sizzle Bites last inspected?
Ala Pizza / Sizzle Bites was last inspected on 15 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ala Pizza / Sizzle Bites?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ala Pizza / Sizzle Bites compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,436 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Ala Pizza / Sizzle Bites holds a 3. 383 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Ala Pizza / Sizzle Bites 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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