Ferry Boat Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maldon
Ferry Boat Inn 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 8 April 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Ferry Road, North Fambridge, Chelmsford, CM3 6LR
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Ferry Boat Inn 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% | ← Ferry Boat Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ferry Boat Inn 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 Ferry Boat Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Fambridge Yacht Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| River Breeze Cafe And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| Deerlands Day Nursery Caring Premises | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Cruise Essex Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
Questions about Ferry Boat Inn
What is Ferry Boat Inn's food hygiene rating?
Ferry Boat Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 8 April 2025.
Is Ferry Boat Inn 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 Ferry Boat Inn last inspected?
Ferry Boat Inn was last inspected on 8 April 2025, 15 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 Ferry Boat Inn?
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 Ferry Boat Inn compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 589 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Ferry Boat Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Ferry Boat Inn 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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