Ali Raj food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thanet
Ali Raj holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 25 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: 65-67 Canterbury Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5AS
How it compares in Thanet
In Thanet, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Ali Raj sits behind roughly 1,464 nearby businesses. 0% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,413 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ← Ali Raj | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 75 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Raj 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 Raj, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| By the sea Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
| Atlantis Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Birdie Macs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Beastie Baos Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Burger Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2024 |
| Beano Cafe & Family Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Cafe de China Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about Ali Raj
What is Ali Raj's food hygiene rating?
Ali Raj has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Thanet Council on 25 March 2025.
Is Ali Raj safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Ali Raj last inspected?
Ali Raj was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ali Raj?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Raj compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, while Ali Raj holds a 3. 7 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Ali Raj 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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