Baltic Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Boston
Baltic Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 August 2022, more than 3 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: Baltic Shop Ltd, 13 Carlton Road, PE21 8NS
How it compares in Boston
In Boston, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Baltic Shop sits behind roughly 511 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 511 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 36 | 6% | ← Baltic Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 62 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Baltic Shop 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 Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Road Academy School/college/university | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Cake Box Boston Ltd Other catering premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Bridge House Independent School School/college/university | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Baltic Food Park Boston Limited Retailers - other | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Baltic Food and Grocery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2019 |
| A Taste of Portugal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2021 |
Questions about Baltic Shop
What is Baltic Shop's food hygiene rating?
Baltic Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Boston Council on 4 August 2022.
Is Baltic Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Baltic Shop last inspected?
Baltic Shop was last inspected on 4 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Boston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Baltic Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Baltic Shop compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, while Baltic Shop holds a 4. 36 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Baltic Shop 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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