Bits'n'Bobs Tea Room & Bakery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maldon
Bits'n'Bobs Tea Room & Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 November 2024, 20 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: 14 High Street, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7AA
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Bits'n'Bobs Tea Room & Bakery among the 517 places in Maldon holding top marks, 88% 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 | 517 | 88% | ← Bits'n'Bobs Tea Room & Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 7% | ||
| 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 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 Bits'n'Bobs Tea Room & Bakery 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 Bits'n'Bobs Tea Room & Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Ettie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Oasis Indian Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Hong Kong Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 May 2025 |
| Mellows Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Nisa Local At Right Price Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Southminster Butchers Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about Bits'n'Bobs Tea Room & Bakery
What is Bits'n'Bobs Tea Room & Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Bits'n'Bobs Tea Room & Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 1 November 2024.
Is Bits'n'Bobs Tea Room & Bakery 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bits'n'Bobs Tea Room & Bakery last inspected?
Bits'n'Bobs Tea Room & Bakery was last inspected on 1 November 2024, 20 months 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 Bits'n'Bobs Tea Room & Bakery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bits'n'Bobs Tea Room & Bakery compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Bits'n'Bobs Tea Room & Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Bits'n'Bobs Tea Room & Bakery 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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