Ali Sweets and Spices food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Ali Sweets and Spices holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 January 2026, 6 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: 300 Slade Road, Stockland Green, Birmingham, B23 7LU
How it compares in Birmingham
A 0 is rare: only 83 of 8,174 rated places in Birmingham score this low, about one in 98. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,378 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 697 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 386 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% | ← Ali Sweets and Spices |
A further 1,863 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Sweets and Spices the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ali Sweets and Spices, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Latif Butchers Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2011 |
| Ashok Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2016 |
| Afghan Rice Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2021 |
| 99p Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2020 |
| Abbey Rose Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2024 |
| Baguette Du Maison Uk Llp Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
Questions about Ali Sweets and Spices
What is Ali Sweets and Spices's food hygiene rating?
Ali Sweets and Spices has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Birmingham Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Ali Sweets and Spices safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Ali Sweets and Spices last inspected?
Ali Sweets and Spices was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ali Sweets and Spices?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ali Sweets and Spices compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Ali Sweets and Spices holds a 0. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Ali Sweets and Spices 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Birmingham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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