On Licence

Balkanika Foods

Licence summary from On Licence, 1 October 2026

Premises
Balkanika Foods
Address
Oakdene Farm Leeds Road Sutton Valence Kent ME17 3LT
Licence
Premises licence, 25/02952/LAPRE
Status
In force (register: Issued)
Issued
7 October 2025
Licensing authority
Maidstone Borough Council
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 (very good)

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence
Every day 08:00-20:00
Sale or Supply of Alcohol
Every day 08:00-20:00
Licence conditions (5)
  1. The Licensee shall ensure that all staff will undertake training in their responsibilities in relation to the sale of alcohol, particularly with regard to drunkenness and underage persons. Records will be kept of training and refresher training.
  2. The Licensee will install comprehensive CCTV coverage, and it is operated and maintained at the premises. The CCTV system shall confirm to the following: Cameras must be sited to observe the entrance and exit doors both inside and outside. On the entrances must capture full frame shots of the heads and shoulders of people entering. Viewing till areas must capture frames. Be capable of visually confirming the nature of the crime committed. Provide good quality images. Have the recording device located in a secure area or locked cabinet. Have a monitor to review images and recorded picture quality. Be regularly maintained to ensure continuous quality of image capture retention. Have signage displayed in the customer area to advise that CCTV is in operation. Digital images must be kept for 31 days. Police will have access to images at any reasonable time. Copies must be made available to Police on request.
  3. Appropriate fire safety procedures are in place including fire extinguishers, internally illuminated fire exit signs, numerous smoke detectors and emergency lighting (see enclosed plan for details of locations). All appliances are inspected annually. All emergency exits shall be kept free from obstruction at all times.
  4. All customers will be asked to leave quietly. Clear and legible notices will be prominently displayed to remind customers to leave quietly and have regard to our neighbours.
  5. The licensee and staff will ask persons who appear to be under the age of 25 for photographic ID such as proof of age cards, the Connexions Card and Citizen Card, photographic driving licence or passport, an official identity card issued by HM Forces or by an EU country, bearing the photograph and date of birth of bearer. All staff will be trained for UNDERAGE SALES PREVENTION regularly. A register of refused sales shall be kept and maintained on the premises.

Licensed hours are the most a premises may open or trade under its licence, not its actual opening times.

Compiled from Maidstone Borough Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/balkanika-foods-me17-9ef778ea19