BALKAN shop and BBQ food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Flintshire
BALKAN shop and BBQ holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Balkan Shop and BBQ, 94 Chester Road West, Shotton, CH5 1BZ
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts BALKAN shop and BBQ among the 1,061 places in Flintshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,061 | 88% | ← BALKAN shop and BBQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 73 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 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 BALKAN shop and BBQ 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 BALKAN shop and BBQ, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| GO GO Convenience Store Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Clever Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Shotton Pizza and Kebab Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Buttylicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Savers Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Plus Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Cylch Shotton Caring Premises | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2015 |
| Clwyd Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2018 |
Questions about BALKAN shop and BBQ
What is BALKAN shop and BBQ's food hygiene rating?
BALKAN shop and BBQ has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 22 July 2025.
Is BALKAN shop and BBQ 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was BALKAN shop and BBQ last inspected?
BALKAN shop and BBQ was last inspected on 22 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Flintshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at BALKAN shop and BBQ?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 BALKAN shop and BBQ compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and BALKAN shop and BBQ is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects BALKAN shop and BBQ 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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