Balti King food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torfaen
Balti King 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 6 July 2026, 2 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.
This sits in the middle for Torfaen, where 3% of rated places score below 3 and 91% score 4 or 5. See all Torfaen ratings →
Address: 13 Richmond Road, Pontnewydd, NP44 1EG
How this rating has changed
Balti King was re-inspected on 6 July 2026 and held its rating of 3.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 3 | Held |
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How it compares in Torfaen
In Torfaen, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Balti King sits behind roughly 651 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 517 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 6% | ← Balti King | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 77 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 King 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 King, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Childcare St Davids RC Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Cwmbran Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Cwmbran House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Craig Elding Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Forgehammer Community Social Club CIC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about Balti King
What is Balti King's food hygiene rating?
Balti King has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Torfaen Council on 6 July 2026.
Is Balti King 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 Balti King last inspected?
Balti King was last inspected on 6 July 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torfaen Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Balti King?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 King compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 720 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, while Balti King holds a 3. 44 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Balti King 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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Balti King is one of 343 rated food businesses in Cwmbran. See every hygiene rating in Cwmbran →
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