Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Balkan Food food hygiene rating
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Canterbury City
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Balkan Food in Canterbury City currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 17 September 2026. Balkan Food is registered as a Retailers - other and is located at 19 Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2QJ.
About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
17 September 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Balkan Food has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 September 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 11 October 2023 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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