Balti No 1 food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hinckley and Bosworth
Balti No 1 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 November 2025, 7 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: 99E Main Street, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9UT
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
That puts Balti No 1 among the 680 places in Hinckley and Bosworth holding top marks, 84% 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 | 680 | 84% | ← Balti No 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 109 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 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 Balti No 1 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 Balti No 1, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willows Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Central Coop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Markfield Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Markfield Convenience Store Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 December 2025 |
| Kidspace Nursery Markfield Caring Premises | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Markfields Turkish BBQ & Pizzeria Other catering premises | 150 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 March 2026 |
| Markfield Congregational Community Church Other catering premises | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Mercenfeld Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Balti No 1
What is Balti No 1's food hygiene rating?
Balti No 1 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 17 November 2025.
Is Balti No 1 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Balti No 1 last inspected?
Balti No 1 was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hinckley and Bosworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Balti No 1?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Balti No 1 compare to other places in Hinckley and Bosworth?
84% of the 810 rated food businesses in Hinckley and Bosworth hold the top rating of 5, and Balti No 1 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth Council inspects Balti No 1 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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