Baltic Amber food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Braintree
Baltic Amber holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Phoenix Road, Sturmer, Haverhill, CB9 7AE
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Baltic Amber among the 980 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 980 | 85% | ← Baltic Amber | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 Very good
- 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 Amber 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 Amber, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associated Casing Co Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2022 |
| Nath's Ices Mobile caterer | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| BG Food Avenue Other catering premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Awebox Ltd Retailers - other | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2022 |
| Huffers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
| E Loyal Retailers - other | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| CH Bakes Manufacturers/packers | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Golden Apples Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about Baltic Amber
What is Baltic Amber's food hygiene rating?
Baltic Amber has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 11 October 2024.
Is Baltic Amber 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Baltic Amber last inspected?
Baltic Amber was last inspected on 11 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Baltic Amber?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Baltic Amber compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Baltic Amber is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Baltic Amber 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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