Bengal Bites food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wandsworth
Bengal Bites 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 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 238 Balham High Road, London, SW17 7AW
How it compares in Wandsworth
That puts Bengal Bites among the 1,887 places in Wandsworth holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,887 | 78% | ← Bengal Bites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 307 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 162 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 453 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 Bengal Bites 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 Bengal Bites, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| A Bite of Asia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Amelia's Kitchen & Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Amicooks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Afters Original Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| 12th Street Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2025 |
| Abacus Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Ambala Foods Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
Questions about Bengal Bites
What is Bengal Bites's food hygiene rating?
Bengal Bites has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wandsworth Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Bengal Bites 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 Bengal Bites last inspected?
Bengal Bites was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wandsworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bengal Bites?
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 Bengal Bites compare to other places in Wandsworth?
78% of the 2,428 rated food businesses in Wandsworth hold the top rating of 5, and Bengal Bites is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wandsworth Council inspects Bengal Bites 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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