Penn Balti food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wolverhampton
Penn Balti 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
The rating dates from 22 January 2025, 17 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: 394 Penn Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 4DF
How it compares in Wolverhampton
That puts Penn Balti among the 1,532 places in Wolverhampton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,532 | 75% | ← Penn Balti | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 127 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Penn 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 Penn Balti, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley House Luncheon Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2019 |
| Barts Busy Bees Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Aces Springdale Breakfast & After School Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| AIP C/O Colton Hills Community School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Anville Court Care Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Asda Express Merryhill PFS Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Bradmore Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2017 |
| Balti Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
Questions about Penn Balti
What is Penn Balti's food hygiene rating?
Penn Balti has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 22 January 2025.
Is Penn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Penn Balti last inspected?
Penn Balti was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wolverhampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Penn Balti?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Penn Balti compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, and Penn Balti is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects Penn 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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