Baltic Off Licence

Pontefract

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 28 July 2026 by Wakefield.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Baltic Off Licence, from October 2023 to July 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2023 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Baltic Off Licence.

Food hygiene rating history for Baltic Off Licence
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
13 October 2023	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
28 July 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Baltic Off Licence in Pontefract has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

117 Barnsley Road,
South Elmsall,
Pontefract,
WF9 2AE

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Baltic Off Licence. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Baltic Off Licence?

Food hygiene at Baltic Off Licence is inspected by Wakefield, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.wakefield.gov.uk or [email protected].

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), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 28 July 2026.

When was Baltic Off Licence last inspected?

Baltic Off Licence was last inspected by Wakefield on 28 July 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.