Baltika 4U food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Colchester
Baltika 4U 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 20 March 2025, 15 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: 8 The Willows, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8PZ
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Baltika 4U among the 1,200 places in Colchester holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,200 | 89% | ← Baltika 4U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 302 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Baltika 4U, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossoms Preschool & Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Bourne and Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| China City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Bakeoffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| 3D Trading/3D Candy Co Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| BHWinnock Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| China House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Butterfly Blue Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Baltika 4U
What is Baltika 4U's food hygiene rating?
Baltika 4U has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 20 March 2025.
Is Baltika 4U 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 Baltika 4U last inspected?
Baltika 4U was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
How does Baltika 4U compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Baltika 4U is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Baltika 4U 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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