Ali Baba Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hackney
Ali Baba Kebab 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 16 April 2025, 14 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: 144 Kingsland High Street, Hackney, E8 2NS
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Ali Baba Kebab sits behind roughly 1,481 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,481 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 418 | 19% | ← Ali Baba Kebab | |
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 77 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 396 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 Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abla Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Abraco Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| 91 Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| Adom Trading Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
| Acqua 7 Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| AA Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| 392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about Ali Baba Kebab
What is Ali Baba Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Ali Baba Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney Council on 16 April 2025.
Is Ali Baba Kebab 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 Kebab last inspected?
Ali Baba Kebab was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hackney Council rather than by the business.
How does Ali Baba Kebab compare to other places in Hackney?
67% of the 2,220 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while Ali Baba Kebab holds a 4. 418 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Ali Baba Kebab 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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