Balti Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Balti Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 2 September 2025, 10 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: 12 High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HS
How it compares in Dorset
In Dorset, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Balti Express sits behind roughly 3,808 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,808 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ← Balti Express | |
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 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 Balti Express 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 Balti Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Pizza and Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Crafty Cuppa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Katy’s Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Bombay Nights Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Goldies Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Empire Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| China Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Dorchester Connect Caring Premises | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Balti Express
What is Balti Express's food hygiene rating?
Balti Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dorset Council on 2 September 2025.
Is Balti Express 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Balti Express last inspected?
Balti Express was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Balti Express?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Balti Express compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, while Balti Express holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Balti Express 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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