The Jewel Balti food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Monmouthshire
The Jewel Balti 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 11 March 2026, 4 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: Jewel Balti, 39 Drybridge Street, Monmouth, NP25 5AD
How it compares in Monmouthshire
In Monmouthshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Jewel Balti sits behind roughly 799 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 799 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ← The Jewel Balti | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 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 The Jewel Balti 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 The Jewel Balti, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Dragon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| The Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Monmouth Community Fridge (Transition Monmouth) Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Abbeyfield Society (Monmouth) Ltd Caring Premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Pause and Paws Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Goldwire Stores Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Himalayan Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Riverside Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about The Jewel Balti
What is The Jewel Balti's food hygiene rating?
The Jewel Balti has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 11 March 2026.
Is The Jewel Balti 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 The Jewel Balti last inspected?
The Jewel Balti was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Monmouthshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Jewel Balti?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Jewel Balti compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Jewel Balti holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects The Jewel Balti 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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