Food Partners SJT Ltd TA Balbinka Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Berkshire
Food Partners SJT Ltd TA Balbinka Deli holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 6 May 2026, 2 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: 81 - 82 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5EE
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Food Partners SJT Ltd TA Balbinka Deli sits behind roughly 1,025 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 932 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ← Food Partners SJT Ltd TA Balbinka Deli | |
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 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 Food Partners SJT Ltd TA Balbinka Deli 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 Food Partners SJT Ltd TA Balbinka Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hetherton of Berkshire Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Bite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Le Otto Campane Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Cow & Cask Pub/bar/nightclub | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2014 |
| Fit Cookie Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| City Arts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
Questions about Food Partners SJT Ltd TA Balbinka Deli
What is Food Partners SJT Ltd TA Balbinka Deli's food hygiene rating?
Food Partners SJT Ltd TA Balbinka Deli has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Berkshire Council on 6 May 2026.
Is Food Partners SJT Ltd TA Balbinka Deli safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Food Partners SJT Ltd TA Balbinka Deli last inspected?
Food Partners SJT Ltd TA Balbinka Deli was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Food Partners SJT Ltd TA Balbinka Deli?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Food Partners SJT Ltd TA Balbinka Deli compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Food Partners SJT Ltd TA Balbinka Deli holds a 3. 46 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Food Partners SJT Ltd TA Balbinka Deli 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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