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Food Hygiene Ratings in Maldon
In Maldon, 87.1% of 589 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.79/5. These figures cover 675 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Maldon has 513 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 589 rated premises (87.1%). 5 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.
- 5★ share
- 87.1%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +7.4 pp
- National rank
- 72 / 328
Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.
Rating distribution in Maldon
Plus 41 awaiting inspection and 45 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 41 awaiting inspection and 45 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Maldon: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Maldon?
- The average food hygiene rating in Maldon is 4.79 out of 5, across 589 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Maldon compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 87.1% of rated premises in Maldon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.4 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Maldon 72 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
- How many restaurants in Maldon have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 513 food businesses in Maldon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87.1% of the 589 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in Maldon have a low hygiene rating?
- 5 food businesses in Maldon are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this Maldon food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Maldon (675 establishments on record, 589 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Top-rated places in Maldon
- St Mary's C Of E Primary School, Burnham-On-CrouchSchool/college/university · Marsh Road, Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex · CM0 8LZ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- The BoardroomRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 130 Station Road, Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex · CM0 8HQ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- Kates CreationsOther catering premises · CM95/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
- Nicola DennerOther catering premises · CM35/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
- GG's Dough And BeerMobile caterer · CM05/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
- Newsons Farm Shop & Coffee PotRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gardeners Farm, Maldon Road, Goldhanger, Maldon · CM9 8BQ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
- The Street Convenience ExpressRetailers - other · 48 The Street, Heybridge, Maldon, Essex · CM9 4NB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
- The Indy BakeryManufacturers/packers · 162 Station Road, Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex · CM0 8HJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
- Lets Go BonkersRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Units 7 And 8, Station Industrial Estate, Station Approach, Burnham-On-Crouch · CM0 8RW5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- Tasha's Artisan Coffee Shop Van 2Mobile caterer · Lofts Farm, Broad Street Green Road, Great Totham, Maldon · CM9 8NZ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- The Star At SteeplePub/bar/nightclub · The Star Inn, The Street, Steeple, Southminster · CM0 7LF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
- Bright Sprout ChildcareOther catering premises · CM05/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Maldon
- Green ManPub/bar/nightclub · Green Man Lane, Little Braxted, Witham, Essex · CM8 3LB0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 May 2026
- Fish On The QuayPub/bar/nightclub · Church Street, Maldon, Essex · CM9 5HP0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 November 2025
- Little Sportsters CoachingRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CM91/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 December 2025
- Pizza TimeTakeaway/sandwich shop · 5 King Georges Place, High Street, Maldon, Essex · CM9 5BZ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 October 2025
- Dhan ShiriRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 16 Maldon Road, Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex · CM0 8NS2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 July 2025
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 675 real Food Standards Agency records for Maldon, of which 589 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.