Ali's tandoori (Cardigan) Limited food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ceredigion
Ali's tandoori (Cardigan) Limited 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 8 October 2024, 21 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: Ali's Tandoori 2 Finch's Square, Cardigan, SA43 1BS
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts Ali's tandoori (Cardigan) Limited among the 688 places in Ceredigion holding top marks, 72% 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 | 688 | 72% | ← Ali's tandoori (Cardigan) Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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's tandoori (Cardigan) Limited 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 tandoori (Cardigan) Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Finch Station Shop and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Crwst Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 August 2025 |
| Yr Hen Printworks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Premier Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| The Priory Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| 1176 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 December 2025 |
| Popty Bara Menyn Manufacturers/packers | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
Questions about Ali's tandoori (Cardigan) Limited
What is Ali's tandoori (Cardigan) Limited's food hygiene rating?
Ali's tandoori (Cardigan) Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 8 October 2024.
Is Ali's tandoori (Cardigan) Limited 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's tandoori (Cardigan) Limited last inspected?
Ali's tandoori (Cardigan) Limited was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ceredigion Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ali's tandoori (Cardigan) Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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's tandoori (Cardigan) Limited compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and Ali's tandoori (Cardigan) Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Ali's tandoori (Cardigan) Limited 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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