Ali's Kebab food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Sussex
Ali's Kebab 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 2 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Alis Kebab, 124 South Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4LT
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Ali's Kebab sits behind roughly 1,158 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,031 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ← Ali's Kebab | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 116 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's Kebab 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's Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| KFC - Haywards Heath Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Francisco Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2024 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Marks & Spencer Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2024 |
Questions about Ali's Kebab
What is Ali's Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Ali's Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Mid Sussex Council on 2 September 2024.
Is Ali's Kebab 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's Kebab last inspected?
Ali's Kebab was last inspected on 2 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Sussex Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ali's Kebab?
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's Kebab compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, while Ali's Kebab holds a 3. 59 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Ali's Kebab 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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