Balti Taste food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rochdale
Balti Taste 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 15 November 2025, 7 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: 62-64 Smithy Bridge Road, Littleborough, OL15 0BQ
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Balti Taste among the 1,090 places in Rochdale 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 | 1,090 | 73% | ← Balti Taste | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 402 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 Taste 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 Taste, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake n Butty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Belvoir Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Bank Top Farm Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Chop Suey House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Butterbeans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Benzino Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Bellavista Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Atrad Sales Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
Questions about Balti Taste
What is Balti Taste's food hygiene rating?
Balti Taste has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 15 November 2025.
Is Balti Taste 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 Taste last inspected?
Balti Taste was last inspected on 15 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Balti Taste?
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 Taste compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Balti Taste is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Balti Taste 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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