Maravac Meats / The Secret Butcher food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Maldon
Maravac Meats / The Secret Butcher 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 9 January 2025, 18 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: Brook Farm, Marsh Road, Burnham on Crouch, CM0 8NA
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Maravac Meats / The Secret Butcher 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% | ← Maravac Meats / The Secret Butcher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Maravac Meats / The Secret Butcher 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 Maravac Meats / The Secret Butcher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's C Of E Primary School, Burnham-On-Crouch School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Treetops Pre-School Burnham-On-Crouch Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Tylers Discount Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 January 2025 |
| Burnt Mill Cottage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Ormiston Rivers Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| The Limes Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Oriental House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Maravac Meats / The Secret Butcher
What is Maravac Meats / The Secret Butcher's food hygiene rating?
Maravac Meats / The Secret Butcher has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Maravac Meats / The Secret Butcher 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 Maravac Meats / The Secret Butcher last inspected?
Maravac Meats / The Secret Butcher was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Maravac Meats / The Secret Butcher?
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 Maravac Meats / The Secret Butcher compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Maravac Meats / The Secret Butcher is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Maravac Meats / The Secret Butcher 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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Maravac Meats / The Secret Butcher is one of 73 rated food businesses in Burnham-on-Crouch. See every hygiene rating in Burnham-on-Crouch →
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