Baltistan food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hyndburn
Baltistan 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 25 June 2025, 12 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: 217-219 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors, Accrington, BB5 5HD
How it compares in Hyndburn
In Hyndburn, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Baltistan sits behind roughly 448 nearby businesses. 26% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 448 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ← Baltistan | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Baltistan 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 Baltistan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints C E Primary School School/college/university | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Clayton News & Mini market Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Clayton Brook House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Dunkenhalgh Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Enfield Cricket Club Social Club (wet sales only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Carvery And Grill Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about Baltistan
What is Baltistan's food hygiene rating?
Baltistan has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hyndburn Council on 25 June 2025.
Is Baltistan 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 Baltistan last inspected?
Baltistan was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Baltistan?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Baltistan compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, while Baltistan holds a 4. 188 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Baltistan 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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