Rush Green Balti food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Havering
Rush Green Balti holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Rush Green Balti was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 166 Rush Green Road, Romford, RM7 0JU
How it compares in Havering
In Havering, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Rush Green Balti sits behind roughly 1,179 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,179 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 326 | 20% | ← Rush Green Balti | |
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 394 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Rush Green 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 Rush Green Balti, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Barking & Dagenham College School/college/university | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| B&M Bargains Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Beech Court Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Ava Grill & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Aforda Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Questions about Rush Green Balti
What is Rush Green Balti's food hygiene rating?
Rush Green Balti has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Havering Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Rush Green Balti safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rush Green Balti last inspected?
Rush Green Balti was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havering Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rush Green Balti?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rush Green Balti compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, while Rush Green Balti holds a 4. 326 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Rush Green 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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