Hasan Balti food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stevenage
Hasan Balti holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hassan Balti, 7 Emperors Gate, Stevenage, SG2 7QX
How it compares in Stevenage
That puts Hasan Balti among the 467 places in Stevenage holding top marks, 89% 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 | 467 | 89% | ← Hasan Balti | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hasan Balti, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Chells Manor News And Store Retailers - other | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2022 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Dine Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Gangnam Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Chells Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2021 |
| Glebe Sports Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2021 |
Questions about Hasan Balti
What is Hasan Balti's food hygiene rating?
Hasan Balti has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stevenage Council on 17 December 2024.
Is Hasan Balti 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hasan Balti last inspected?
Hasan Balti was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
How does Hasan Balti compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, and Hasan Balti is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects Hasan 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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