Balkan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
Balkan holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Balkan was inspected on 16 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Wiltshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wiltshire ratings →
Address: 70A New Canal, Salisbury, SP1 2AQ
How this rating has changed
Balkan has improved: it was rated 1 before its inspection on 16 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | 1 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Balkan among the 2,425 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,425 | 81% | ← Balkan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 341 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 1,272 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 Very 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon Shawarma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2026 |
| Chicktales Ltd. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2024 |
| Cupp Bubble Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Boston Tea Party Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Haunch of Venison Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Gails Salisbury Other catering premises | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Balkan
What is Balkan's food hygiene rating?
Balkan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 16 July 2026.
Is Balkan 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Balkan last inspected?
Balkan was last inspected on 16 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Balkan?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,990 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Balkan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Balkan 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Balkan is one of 362 rated food businesses in Salisbury. See every hygiene rating in Salisbury →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk
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