Ali Baaba food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
Ali Baaba 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 15 August 2025, 10 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: 71 Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2LJ
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Ali Baaba sits behind roughly 4,461 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ← Ali Baaba | |
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 Baaba 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 Baaba, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Ace Gym Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Le Raj Indian Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Little India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Bakedpz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Lamp And Whistle Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Number Seven Gallery/Studio/Workshop Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Hellys Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Ali Baaba
What is Ali Baaba's food hygiene rating?
Ali Baaba has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 15 August 2025.
Is Ali Baaba 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 Baaba last inspected?
Ali Baaba was last inspected on 15 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ali Baaba?
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 Baaba compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Ali Baaba holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Ali Baaba 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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