Purleigh Community Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maldon
Purleigh Community Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 January 2024, 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: Church Hill, Purleigh, Chelmsford, CM3 6QH
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Purleigh Community Shop 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% | ← Purleigh Community Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Purleigh Community Shop 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 Purleigh Community Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Purleigh County Primary School School/college/university | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| The Wells Pavilion Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Maldon Oyster Co Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
Questions about Purleigh Community Shop
What is Purleigh Community Shop's food hygiene rating?
Purleigh Community Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 18 January 2024.
Is Purleigh Community Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Purleigh Community Shop last inspected?
Purleigh Community Shop was last inspected on 18 January 2024, 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 Purleigh Community Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Purleigh Community Shop compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Purleigh Community Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Purleigh Community Shop 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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