Balkan Bazaar

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-01-07

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Balkan Bazaar is a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets located at 54 Hill Street, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1BD, in the Fenland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 7 January 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Fenland oversees 708 registered food businesses, of which 93% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Fenland is 4.9 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
Address
54 Hill Street, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Postcode
PE13 1BD
Local Authority
Fenland
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1770972

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Balkan Bazaar?

Balkan Bazaar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Fenland.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Balkan Bazaar last inspected?

Balkan Bazaar was last inspected on 2025-01-07. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Balkan Bazaar located?

Balkan Bazaar is located at 54 Hill Street, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire , PE13 1BD, in the Fenland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PE13 postcode area.