Bards Gourmet food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Maldon
Bards Gourmet holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 November 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: Assaye, 42 Green Lane, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8PT
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Bards Gourmet among the 518 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 | 518 | 88% | ← Bards Gourmet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Bards Gourmet 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 Bards Gourmet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfords Garage Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Coco & Nut The Vegan Pantry Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Reds Bar And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Deb's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Burnham On Crouch Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Ormiston Rivers Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| The Limes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| Burnt Mill Cottage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
Questions about Bards Gourmet
What is Bards Gourmet's food hygiene rating?
Bards Gourmet has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 22 November 2023.
Is Bards Gourmet 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bards Gourmet last inspected?
Bards Gourmet was last inspected on 22 November 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 Bards Gourmet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bards Gourmet compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 589 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Bards Gourmet is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Bards Gourmet 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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Bards Gourmet is one of 73 rated food businesses in Burnham-on-Crouch. See every hygiene rating in Burnham-on-Crouch →
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