Balti Hut food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hastings
Balti Hut 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 4 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: Shop And Premises 72 Queens Road, Hastings, TN34 1RL
How it compares in Hastings
That puts Balti Hut among the 749 places in Hastings holding top marks, 91% 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 | 749 | 91% | ← Balti Hut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Balti Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Souls in a Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Amy Sweets Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Bruno's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Brewing Brothers @ The Imperial Pub/bar/nightclub | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| 1066 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Caffe Galleria Retailers - other | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
Questions about Balti Hut
What is Balti Hut's food hygiene rating?
Balti Hut has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hastings Council on 4 November 2025.
Is Balti Hut 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 Hut last inspected?
Balti Hut was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hastings Council rather than by the business.
How does Balti Hut compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, and Balti Hut is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects Balti Hut 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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