Balkanitza food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Great Yarmouth
Balkanitza holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 56 Market Place, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NU
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
That puts Balkanitza among the 731 places in Great Yarmouth holding top marks, 71% 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 | 731 | 71% | ← Balkanitza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 161 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 89 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 Balkanitza 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 Balkanitza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Curly Mac N Cheese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Feathers Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| EU Plus Mini Market Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Docwras Rock Shop Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2023 |
Questions about Balkanitza
What is Balkanitza's food hygiene rating?
Balkanitza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 29 November 2024.
Is Balkanitza 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Balkanitza last inspected?
Balkanitza was last inspected on 29 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Great Yarmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Balkanitza?
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 Balkanitza compare to other places in Great Yarmouth?
71% of the 1,027 rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Balkanitza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects Balkanitza 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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