Surma Balti House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Sussex
Surma Balti House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 31 March 2026, 3 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: Surma Balti House, 61 High Street, East Grinstead, RH19 3DD
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Surma Balti House sits behind roughly 1,158 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,031 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ← Surma Balti House | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Surma 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 Surma Balti House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocabox Community Gift Shop East Grinstead Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Monsoon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2024 |
| Heath Botanicals Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Flint Owl Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2024 |
| Chocolate Lodge Other catering premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Nuba Lounge And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Mad Dog Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Surma Balti House
What is Surma Balti House's food hygiene rating?
Surma Balti House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Mid Sussex Council on 31 March 2026.
Is Surma Balti House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Surma Balti House last inspected?
Surma Balti House was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Sussex Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Surma Balti House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Surma Balti House compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,249 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, while Surma Balti House holds a 3. 60 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Surma 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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