Ali's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bradford
Ali's 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 4 November 2025, 8 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: 32 Heights Lane, Bradford, BD9 6JB
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Ali's sits behind roughly 2,942 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,942 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← Ali's | |
| 3 out of 5 | 306 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 103 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 554 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 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 Ali's 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Belle Vue Girls Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Bala Hissar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2022 |
| Ali Food Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Ali's Desi Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Allerton Catholic Club (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
| Allerton Conservative Club (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2022 |
| Allerton Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about Ali's
What is Ali's's food hygiene rating?
Ali's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 4 November 2025.
Is Ali's 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's last inspected?
Ali's was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bradford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ali's?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ali's compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Ali's holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Ali's 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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