Baltic Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Baltic Off Licence holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 117 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AE
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Baltic Off Licence sits behind roughly 2,548 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,111 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ← Baltic Off Licence | |
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Baltic Off Licence 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 Baltic Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Moorthorpe Empire Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2018 |
| Maggie's Chippi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Hinitts Bakery Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Millennium Community Hub Retailers - other | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| Palms Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about Baltic Off Licence
What is Baltic Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Baltic Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wakefield Council on 13 October 2023.
Is Baltic Off Licence safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Baltic Off Licence last inspected?
Baltic Off Licence was last inspected on 13 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Baltic Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Baltic Off Licence compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Baltic Off Licence holds a 3. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Baltic Off Licence 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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