Our Commitment to Your Health & Safety
Your trust matters. Every Bar & Batter dessert is crafted with care, precision, and full compliance with Maryland food-safety and alcohol-safety regulations. Here’s how we protect your health, your safety, and your peace of mind.
Certified Food Safety Practices
• ServSafe® Certified
• Maryland Food Handler Certified (Maryland Department of Health)
• Culinary Institute of America Graduate
• Professional background in bakeries, cafés, and restaurants
Our chef brings industry-level technique and discipline to every product—ensuring the highest level of skill, sanitation, and consistency.
Professional-Standard Kitchen Practices
Although Bar & Batter operates as a cottage bakery, we maintain our workspace to restaurant-grade cleaning standards, including:
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Frequent sanitation of high-touch surfaces
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Full equipment cleaning before and after production
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Proper labeling and safe storage of ingredients
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Strict cross-contamination prevention procedures
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Cleanliness, organization, and safety are non-negotiable in our kitchen.
Maryland Cottage Food Compliance
Bar & Batter operates fully within Maryland Cottage Food Law.
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Required ingredients and recipes are submitted for review
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Products needing verification are laboratory tested and approved
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Only non-potentially hazardous foods are produced and sold
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Labels and disclosures meet all state guidelines
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We maintain full transparency and go above and beyond state requirements.
Alcohol Compliance & ATCC Regulations
Many of our desserts are inspired by spirits—but always created with safety and compliance in mind. We follow all regulations set by the Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission (ATCC):
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• All alcohol-infused items remain below the 5% ABV limit
• Products exceeding 0.5% ABV may only be sold to customers 21+
• Age confirmation is required at checkout for compliant products
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Our recipes that involve alcohol reduction or post-bake additions are tested and documented as required.
Alcohol-Free Options for Everyone
Many of our desserts are inspired by spirits—but always created with safety and compliance in mind. We follow all regulations set by the Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission (ATCC):
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• All alcohol-infused items remain below the 5% ABV limit
• Products exceeding 0.5% ABV may only be sold to customers 21+
• Age confirmation is required at checkout for compliant products
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Our recipes that involve alcohol reduction or post-bake additions are tested and documented as required.
Alcohol-Free Options for Everyone
We proudly offer alcohol-free versions of our entire product line, ensuring:
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Younger customers and families can enjoy our desserts
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Those avoiding alcohol can still experience our flavors
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Events, offices, and gifting situations can accommodate all guests
You pick the vibe, bar or bakery and we’ll meet you wherever you are, without compromising taste.
Our Promise to You
Bar & Batter is committed to delivering desserts that are safe, compliant, transparent, and exceptionally crafted.
Your health, your trust, and your enjoyment will always remain our highest priorities.