Ali Baba Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Ali Baba Lounge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 20 August 2012, more than 13 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: 628-630 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6BQ
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Ali Baba Lounge sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Ali Baba Lounge | |
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 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 Lounge 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 Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2017 |
| ABM Catering School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Acorns Childrens Hospice Trust Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Alan Walters Dessert Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Al Mahdi Institute Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Aroma Quarters Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2014 |
| 2 M'S Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2022 |
Questions about Ali Baba Lounge
What is Ali Baba Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Ali Baba Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 20 August 2012.
Is Ali Baba Lounge 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ali Baba Lounge last inspected?
Ali Baba Lounge was last inspected on 20 August 2012, more than 13 years 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 Baba Lounge?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ali Baba Lounge compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Ali Baba Lounge holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Ali Baba Lounge 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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