Ali Babas food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hinckley and Bosworth
Ali Babas holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 January 2025, 17 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: 2 - 4 Station Road, Earl Shilton, Leicester, LE9 7GA
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
That puts Ali Babas among the 680 places in Hinckley and Bosworth holding top marks, 84% 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 | 680 | 84% | ← Ali Babas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 109 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 Ali Babas 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 Babas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Shilton Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Pelican Preschool Limited At Methodist Church Hall Other catering premises | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Handprints Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2023 |
| Delhi Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Istanbul BBQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Ayaans Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Darcie Maes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Ali Babas
What is Ali Babas's food hygiene rating?
Ali Babas has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 16 January 2025.
Is Ali Babas 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ali Babas last inspected?
Ali Babas was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hinckley and Bosworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ali Babas?
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 Ali Babas compare to other places in Hinckley and Bosworth?
84% of the 810 rated food businesses in Hinckley and Bosworth hold the top rating of 5, and Ali Babas is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth Council inspects Ali Babas 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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