Balti Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bradford
Balti Lounge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 259 Southfield Lane, Bradford, BD7 3NN
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Balti Lounge among the 2,942 places in Bradford holding top marks, 72% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,942 | 72% | ← Balti Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 680 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 305 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 102 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 558 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 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 Balti Lounge 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 Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam FC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Aahil Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2016 |
| Aspens Services at Horton Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Aspens Services at Horton Grange Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Aspens Services at Copthorne Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2019 |
| Adil Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2022 |
Questions about Balti Lounge
What is Balti Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Balti Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 29 May 2024.
Is Balti Lounge safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Balti Lounge last inspected?
Balti Lounge was last inspected on 29 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bradford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Balti Lounge?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Balti Lounge compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,075 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Balti Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Balti Lounge 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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