Saffron Balti food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Forest of Dean
Saffron Balti holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 October 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: 5A Forest Parade, Forest Road, Lydney, GL15 5LA
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts Saffron Balti among the 651 places in Forest of Dean holding top marks, 95% 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 | 651 | 95% | ← Saffron Balti | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Saffron 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 Saffron Balti, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| D & M Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Kunming Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Lydney Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Lydney Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| NG Thai Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Lydney Rugby Football Club (Bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| The Swan Hotel And Ugly Duckling Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Forest Friendly Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2022 |
Questions about Saffron Balti
What is Saffron Balti's food hygiene rating?
Saffron Balti has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Saffron Balti 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Saffron Balti last inspected?
Saffron Balti was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Forest of Dean Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Saffron Balti?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Saffron Balti compare to other places in Forest of Dean?
95% of the 687 rated food businesses in Forest of Dean hold the top rating of 5, and Saffron Balti is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Saffron 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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