Balkan store ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Balkan store ltd 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 11 September 2025, 10 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: 13B West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9PU
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Balkan store ltd sits behind roughly 1,895 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,895 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ← Balkan store ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 83 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 200 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 store ltd 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 store ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Al Amran Catering Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Ayesha's Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Ashton Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Allan Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Akbar's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| 214 Field Sqn RHQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
Questions about Balkan store ltd
What is Balkan store ltd's food hygiene rating?
Balkan store ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Balkan store ltd 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 Balkan store ltd last inspected?
Balkan store ltd was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Balkan store ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Balkan store ltd compare to other places in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
75% of the 2,525 rated food businesses in Newcastle Upon Tyne hold the top rating of 5, while Balkan store ltd holds a 4. 318 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Balkan store ltd 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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