Saffron Balti
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Saffron Balti is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 5A Forest Parade, Forest Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5LA, in the Forest of Dean local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 21 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Forest of Dean oversees 780 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Forest of Dean is 4.9 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- 5A Forest Parade, Forest Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire
- Postcode
- GL15 5LA
- Local Authority
- Forest of Dean
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1725976
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Saffron Balti?
Saffron Balti has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Forest of Dean.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Saffron Balti last inspected?
Saffron Balti was last inspected on 2025-10-21. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Saffron Balti located?
Saffron Balti is located at 5A Forest Parade, Forest Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire , GL15 5LA, in the Forest of Dean local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the GL15 postcode area.