Ali Baba's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Kirklees
Ali Baba'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 13 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Ali Babas, 35 Wellington Road, Dewsbury, WF13 1HL
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Ali Baba's sits behind roughly 2,676 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ← Ali Baba's | |
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 203 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Baba'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 Baba's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow Squash Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Big Discount Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2011 |
| Asda Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bratek Mini Market Retailers - other | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2022 |
| Brownie Bites Retailers - other | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Bodanskis Takeaway/sandwich shop | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Baltona Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2021 |
Questions about Ali Baba's
What is Ali Baba's's food hygiene rating?
Ali Baba's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 13 May 2024.
Is Ali Baba'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 Baba's last inspected?
Ali Baba's was last inspected on 13 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kirklees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ali Baba's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Baba's compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Ali Baba's holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Ali Baba'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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