Darbar balti NW food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Trafford
Darbar balti NW 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 4 December 2025, 7 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: 187 Woodsend Road, Flixton, M41 8QW
How it compares in Trafford
In Trafford, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Darbar balti NW sits behind roughly 1,611 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,611 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 11% | ← Darbar balti NW | |
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 209 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 Darbar balti NW 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 Darbar balti NW, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Urmston Meadowside Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Acre Hall Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Christine's Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Barton Moss Secure Care Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| China Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Brew Wings Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Brewchimp Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2020 |
Questions about Darbar balti NW
What is Darbar balti NW's food hygiene rating?
Darbar balti NW has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Trafford Council on 4 December 2025.
Is Darbar balti NW 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 Darbar balti NW last inspected?
Darbar balti NW was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Trafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Darbar balti NW?
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 Darbar balti NW compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, while Darbar balti NW holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Darbar balti NW 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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