The Balti House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leeds
The Balti House 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 26 March 2025, 15 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: Lowry Road, West Ardsley, Wakefield, WF3 1TW
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Balti House sits behind roughly 4,253 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ← The Balti House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 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 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 The Balti House 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 House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Tingley Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Blackgates Primary Academy School/college/university | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Beans Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| British Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Bulls Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2008 |
| Capri Cafe & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
Questions about The Balti House
What is The Balti House's food hygiene rating?
The Balti House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 26 March 2025.
Is The Balti House 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 The Balti House last inspected?
The Balti House was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Balti House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Balti House compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while The Balti House holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The Balti House 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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