Balti Pickles food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Solihull
Balti Pickles holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 May 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: 176 Lincoln Road North, Olton, Birmingham, B27 6RP
How it compares in Solihull
In Solihull, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Balti Pickles sits behind roughly 1,139 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 987 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 152 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ← Balti Pickles | |
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 138 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Pickles 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 Pickles, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atholl Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| AR Mini Market / I M M Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2022 |
| B & B News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2009 |
| Avalon House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Archbishop Ilsley Rc Secondary Schoo School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Abbi'S Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| Acocks Green Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
Questions about Balti Pickles
What is Balti Pickles's food hygiene rating?
Balti Pickles has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Solihull Council on 11 May 2026.
Is Balti Pickles safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Balti Pickles last inspected?
Balti Pickles was last inspected on 11 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Solihull Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Balti Pickles?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Balti Pickles compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, while Balti Pickles holds a 3. 68 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects Balti Pickles 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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