Raj Balti Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Neath Port Talbot
Raj Balti Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 27 January 2026, 5 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: 96 High Street, Glynneath, SA11 5AL
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
In Neath Port Talbot, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Raj Balti Takeaway sits behind roughly 777 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 777 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 246 | 22% | ← Raj Balti Takeaway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <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 Raj Balti Takeaway 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 Raj Balti Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Cosy Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2025 |
| Cremee Co Manufacturers/packers | 16 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 October 2025 |
| Lee's Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmnedd School/college/university | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Butchers Lane Retailers - other | 117 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Glynneath Youth Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2014 |
| Rompers Nursery Caring Premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Raj Balti Takeaway
What is Raj Balti Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Raj Balti Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 27 January 2026.
Is Raj Balti Takeaway 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Raj Balti Takeaway last inspected?
Raj Balti Takeaway was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Neath Port Talbot Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Raj Balti Takeaway?
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 Raj Balti Takeaway compare to other places in Neath Port Talbot?
68% of the 1,139 rated food businesses in Neath Port Talbot hold the top rating of 5, while Raj Balti Takeaway holds a 4. 246 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Raj Balti Takeaway 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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