Balti Palace food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Barnsley
Balti Palace 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
This is a fresh result: Balti Palace was inspected on 20 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Barnsley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Barnsley ratings →
Address: 74 Church Street, S75 5HQ
How this rating has changed
Balti Palace has improved: it was rated 0 before its inspection on 20 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 August 2026 | 0 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Balti Palace among the 1,353 places in Barnsley holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,353 | 83% | ← Balti Palace | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 145 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 254 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Balti Palace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coop Darton Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Darton Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Chens Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Darton Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Das's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Darton Liberal W M C Pub/bar/nightclub | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Retailers - other | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Extra Time Out Of School Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Balti Palace
What is Balti Palace's food hygiene rating?
Balti Palace has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 20 August 2026.
Is Balti Palace 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 Palace last inspected?
Balti Palace was last inspected on 20 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
How does Balti Palace compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,633 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Balti Palace is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Balti Palace 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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Understanding this rating
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Balti Palace is one of 29 rated food businesses in Darton. See every hygiene rating in Darton →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.barnsley.gov.uk
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