Shamim Balti Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leicester City
Shamim Balti Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 15 July 2025, 12 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: 54 Woodgate, Leicester, LE3 5GF
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Shamim Balti Ltd sits behind roughly 2,262 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,262 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ← Shamim Balti Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 247 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 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 Shamim Balti Ltd 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 Shamim Balti Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| 4ecoshop Retailers - other | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| AJ's Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2019 |
| Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Abbey House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Annapurna Veg Caterers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| 90's Mix Restaurant And Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about Shamim Balti Ltd
What is Shamim Balti Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Shamim Balti Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leicester City Council on 15 July 2025.
Is Shamim Balti Ltd 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shamim Balti Ltd last inspected?
Shamim Balti Ltd was last inspected on 15 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leicester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shamim Balti Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shamim Balti Ltd compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,106 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, while Shamim Balti Ltd holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Shamim Balti 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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