Auntie Ali's Snack Bar food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Durham
Auntie Ali's Snack Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 March 2025, 15 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: Vehicle Stores Menom Road, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6SG
How it compares in Durham
That puts Auntie Ali's Snack Bar among the 3,087 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Auntie Ali's Snack Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Good
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 Auntie Ali's Snack Bar 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 Auntie Ali's Snack Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Work Place Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Siesta Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Be Inspired Gyms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 August 2019 |
| Valhalla North Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2022 |
| The Milkman Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| The Milkman ( Newton Aycliffe ) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Ruff N Tumble Adventure World Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Planet Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about Auntie Ali's Snack Bar
What is Auntie Ali's Snack Bar's food hygiene rating?
Auntie Ali's Snack Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 27 March 2025.
Is Auntie Ali's Snack Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Auntie Ali's Snack Bar last inspected?
Auntie Ali's Snack Bar was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Auntie Ali's Snack Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Auntie Ali's Snack Bar compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Auntie Ali's Snack Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Auntie Ali's Snack Bar 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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