New Welcome Sailor food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maldon
New Welcome Sailor holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 April 2026, 3 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: 74 Station Road, Burnham On Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HF
How it compares in Maldon
In Maldon, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so New Welcome Sailor sits behind roughly 557 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 517 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ← New Welcome Sailor | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 New Welcome Sailor 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 New Welcome Sailor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| ComPassionate Kitchen Other catering premises | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Hillside Bowling Club Other catering premises | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| The Oyster Smack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Paraphernalia Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 February 2024 |
| Burnham Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 181 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 April 2025 |
| Woodies Caribbean Cuisine Other catering premises | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| The Boardroom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about New Welcome Sailor
What is New Welcome Sailor's food hygiene rating?
New Welcome Sailor has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Maldon Council on 9 April 2026.
Is New Welcome Sailor safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was New Welcome Sailor last inspected?
New Welcome Sailor was last inspected on 9 April 2026, 3 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 New Welcome Sailor?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Welcome Sailor compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, while New Welcome Sailor holds a 3. 27 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects New Welcome Sailor 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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