Balagan food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hertsmere
Balagan 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 19 March 2025, 15 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: 47 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1AE
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts Balagan among the 582 places in Hertsmere holding top marks, 81% 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 | 582 | 81% | ← Balagan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 122 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 Balagan 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 Balagan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo Borehamwood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Borehamwood Kosher Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Brick Lane Bagel Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Cheat Meals Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Ariya Grills Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Bricky's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about Balagan
What is Balagan's food hygiene rating?
Balagan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 19 March 2025.
Is Balagan 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 Balagan last inspected?
Balagan was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hertsmere Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Balagan?
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 Balagan compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 719 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and Balagan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Balagan 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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Understanding this rating
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Balagan is one of 243 rated food businesses in Borehamwood. See every hygiene rating in Borehamwood →
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