The Limes food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maldon
The Limes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 October 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: The Limes, Southminster Road, Burnham on Crouch, CM0 8QB
How it compares in Maldon
That puts The Limes 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% | ← The Limes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Limes 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 Limes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Rivers Academy School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| St Mary's C Of E Primary School, Burnham-On-Crouch School/college/university | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Burnt Mill Cottage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| KOFE Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Matts Meats Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| The Butchers Deli Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| East Of England Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2026 |
| Oriental House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about The Limes
What is The Limes's food hygiene rating?
The Limes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 6 October 2023.
Is The Limes 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Limes last inspected?
The Limes was last inspected on 6 October 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 The Limes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Limes compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and The Limes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects The Limes 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Limes is one of 73 rated food businesses in Burnham-on-Crouch. See every hygiene rating in Burnham-on-Crouch →
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