The Maypole food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Uttlesford
The Maypole holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 September 2024, 21 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: 31 Mill End, Thaxted, Dunmow, CM6 2LT
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts The Maypole among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← The Maypole | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 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 The Maypole 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 The Maypole, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star Pub Thaxted Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Saracens Filling Station Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Ocean Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 6 May 2026 |
| Terrys Seafood Mobile caterer | at this address | 4 - Good | 16 May 2025 |
| Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | Exempt | |
| Thaxted Pharmacy Retailers - other | 145 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dorringtons Ltd Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Vintage Style Living Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
Questions about The Maypole
What is The Maypole's food hygiene rating?
The Maypole has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 17 September 2024.
Is The Maypole 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Maypole last inspected?
The Maypole was last inspected on 17 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Maypole?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Maypole compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and The Maypole is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects The Maypole 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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Understanding this rating
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