The Balti food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cheshire West and Chester
The Balti holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 February 2026, 4 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: Balti Cottage Indian Take Away Over Square, Winsford, CW7 2JP
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Balti sits behind roughly 2,447 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,139 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ← The Balti | |
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 The 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 The Balti, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nodens Bakery Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Bar No.4 Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2022 |
| Prime Fast Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| George & Dragon Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2021 |
| Over St Johns C E Primary School School/college/university | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Spar Store Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about The Balti
What is The Balti's food hygiene rating?
The Balti has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 17 February 2026.
Is The Balti safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Balti last inspected?
The Balti was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Balti?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Balti compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, while The Balti holds a 3. 145 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The 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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