Balak Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Staffordshire
Balak Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 83 Uxbridge Street, Burton upon Trent, DE14 3JX
How it compares in East Staffordshire
In East Staffordshire, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Balak Shop sits behind roughly 746 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 746 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ← Balak Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 182 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 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 Balak Shop 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 Balak Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deya Market Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Anglesey Primary Academy School/college/university | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Ash News Food & Wine Retailers - other | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2023 |
| Christchurch Infants School, SCC School/college/university | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Burton Caribbean Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Burton Rugby Football club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Questions about Balak Shop
What is Balak Shop's food hygiene rating?
Balak Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 7 March 2023.
Is Balak Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Balak Shop last inspected?
Balak Shop was last inspected on 7 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Balak Shop?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Balak Shop compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,017 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Balak Shop holds a 4. 170 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Balak Shop 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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