Latchingdon News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maldon
Latchingdon News 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 8 December 2023, more than 2 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: 36 The Street, Latchingdon, Chelmsford, CM3 6JR
How it compares in Maldon
In Maldon, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Latchingdon News sits behind roughly 517 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 517 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 7% | ← Latchingdon News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Latchingdon News 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 Latchingdon News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Eight Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 4 March 2026 |
| The Red Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| D J's Supermarket Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 January 2025 |
| BP Londis Latchingdon Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Hollys Diner And Crouch Motel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| The Jacks Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Latchingdon Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Latchingdon News
What is Latchingdon News's food hygiene rating?
Latchingdon News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maldon Council on 8 December 2023.
Is Latchingdon News 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 Latchingdon News last inspected?
Latchingdon News was last inspected on 8 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maldon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Latchingdon News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Latchingdon News compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, while Latchingdon News holds a 4. 40 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Latchingdon News 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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