Shapla Balti food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Plymouth City
Shapla Balti holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 April 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: 137 Ridgeway, Plympton, PL7 2AA
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Shapla Balti among the 1,270 places in Plymouth City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,270 | 78% | ← Shapla Balti | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 153 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 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 Shapla Balti 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 Shapla Balti, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| DidBeans Coffee Ltd Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| b.kinda Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| A Farm Pizza Other catering premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Healthy Pulses Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Fruity Roots Ltd Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Amberley Residential Home Caring Premises | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Daisy Chains Health Care Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| CATERed Limited at The Rise Catering Unit Caring Premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
Questions about Shapla Balti
What is Shapla Balti's food hygiene rating?
Shapla Balti has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 22 April 2026.
Is Shapla Balti 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shapla Balti last inspected?
Shapla Balti was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Plymouth City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shapla Balti?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shapla Balti compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and Shapla Balti is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Shapla Balti 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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