The Balti Master Ltd food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Tyneside
The Balti Master Ltd 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 6 November 2025, 8 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: The Balti Masters, 28 St James Mall, Hebburn, NE31 1LF
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts The Balti Master Ltd among the 721 places in South Tyneside holding top marks, 74% 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 | 721 | 74% | ← The Balti Master Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 63 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Balti Master Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Obscura Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2019 |
| Atwall Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| Bedewell Grange Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2016 |
| Bedewell CPU School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Best One Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
Questions about The Balti Master Ltd
What is The Balti Master Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Balti Master Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 6 November 2025.
Is The Balti Master Ltd 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 The Balti Master Ltd last inspected?
The Balti Master Ltd was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
How does The Balti Master Ltd compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and The Balti Master Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects The Balti Master Ltd 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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