Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Retailers - other
Latest rating available
Balkanika Foods food hygiene rating
Balkanika Foods
Oakdene Farm
Leeds Road
Sutton Valence
Kent
ME17 3LT Inspected 28 July 2026
Leeds Road
Sutton Valence
Kent
ME17 3LT Inspected 28 July 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Maidstone
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Balkanika Foods in Maidstone currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 28 July 2026. Balkanika Foods is registered as a Retailers - other and is located at Oakdene Farm, Leeds Road, Sutton Valence, Kent, ME17 3LT.
- Business name
- Balkanika Foods
- Business type
- Retailers - other
- Local authority
- Maidstone
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 28 July 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1825216
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
28 July 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The food hygiene rating for Balkanika Foods has improved from 1 at its previous recorded inspection to 5 at its latest inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 14 April 2025 | 1 | Major improvement necessary | Previous |
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