Balti Raj food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Staffordshire
Balti Raj 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 19 August 2025, 10 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: 92 Short Street, Stapenhill, Burton upon Trent, DE15 9LT
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Balti Raj among the 742 places in East Staffordshire holding top marks, 73% 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 | 742 | 73% | ← Balti Raj | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 169 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 191 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 Balti Raj 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 Balti Raj, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Cafe Bistro Style Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Burton Watersports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
| Croft Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Blessed Robert Sutton Academy School Meals Service School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Branston Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Branston Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Balti Raj
What is Balti Raj's food hygiene rating?
Balti Raj has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 19 August 2025.
Is Balti Raj 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 Balti Raj last inspected?
Balti Raj was last inspected on 19 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Balti Raj?
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 Balti Raj compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Balti Raj is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Balti Raj 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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Balti Raj is one of 690 rated food businesses in Burton upon Trent. See every hygiene rating in Burton upon Trent →
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