New Royal Balti food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
New Royal Balti holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 February 2026, 4 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: 35 Church Street, Audley, ST7 8DA
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts New Royal Balti among the 779 places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme holding top marks, 87% 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 | 779 | 87% | ← New Royal Balti | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 85 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 New Royal Balti 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 New Royal Balti, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alessi Other catering premises | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Audley Express Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
| Audley Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Audley & District Community Centre Other catering premises | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Boughey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Audley Climbing Centre Retailers - other | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| AUDLEY & DISTRICT Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Audley Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
Questions about New Royal Balti
What is New Royal Balti's food hygiene rating?
New Royal Balti has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 21 February 2026.
Is New Royal 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Royal Balti last inspected?
New Royal Balti was last inspected on 21 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New Royal Balti?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 New Royal Balti compare to other places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
87% of the 894 rated food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold the top rating of 5, and New Royal Balti is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects New Royal 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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