Burnt Mill Cottage food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Maldon
Burnt Mill Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 June 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: 21 Mill Road, Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8PZ
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Burnt Mill Cottage 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% | ← Burnt Mill Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Burnt Mill Cottage 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 Burnt Mill Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Rivers Academy School/college/university | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| The Limes Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| St Mary's C Of E Primary School, Burnham-On-Crouch School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| KOFE Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Matts Meats Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| The Butchers Deli Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Tylers Discount Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 January 2025 |
| Oriental House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Burnt Mill Cottage
What is Burnt Mill Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Burnt Mill Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 25 June 2024.
Is Burnt Mill Cottage 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Burnt Mill Cottage last inspected?
Burnt Mill Cottage was last inspected on 25 June 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 Burnt Mill Cottage?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Burnt Mill Cottage compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Burnt Mill Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Burnt Mill Cottage 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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