Ali Baba Kebab House

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-09-10

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Ali Baba Kebab House is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at 110 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1NB, in the North Hertfordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 10 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. North Hertfordshire oversees 1,114 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in North Hertfordshire is 4.7 out of 5. As a takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Address
110 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Postcode
SG5 1NB
Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
961026

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Ali Baba Kebab House?

Ali Baba Kebab House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by North Hertfordshire.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a takeaway/sandwich shop?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Ali Baba Kebab House last inspected?

Ali Baba Kebab House was last inspected on 2025-09-10. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Ali Baba Kebab House located?

Ali Baba Kebab House is located at 110 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire , SG5 1NB, in the North Hertfordshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SG5 postcode area.