Bals Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Peterborough City
Bals Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 November 2023, 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: 38 St Johns Street, Eastgate, PE1 5DD
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts Bals Convenience Store among the 1,550 places in Peterborough City holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,550 | 88% | ← Bals Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 216 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 Very 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 Bals Convenience Store 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 Bals Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boongate Service Station Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Bishop Creighton Academy School/college/university | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| 2020 World Buffet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| BG Mini Market Retailers - other | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Anglia Ruskin University Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Bombay Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Asia Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
Questions about Bals Convenience Store
What is Bals Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Bals Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 22 November 2023.
Is Bals Convenience Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bals Convenience Store last inspected?
Bals Convenience Store was last inspected on 22 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Peterborough City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bals Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bals Convenience Store compare to other places in Peterborough City?
88% of the 1,756 rated food businesses in Peterborough City hold the top rating of 5, and Bals Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects Bals Convenience Store 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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