Tollesbury Cafe food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maldon
Tollesbury Cafe 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 11 December 2025, 7 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: Unit 4, Little Marsh Estate, Woodrolfe Road, CM9 8SE
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Tollesbury Cafe 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% | ← Tollesbury Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tollesbury Cafe 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 Tollesbury Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour View At Tollesbury Cruising Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Tollesbury Sailing Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust Other catering premises | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Fred Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| G Leavett Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Tollesbury County Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Tollesbury Masonic Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| The Lighthouse Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Tollesbury Cafe
What is Tollesbury Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Tollesbury Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 11 December 2025.
Is Tollesbury Cafe 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 Tollesbury Cafe last inspected?
Tollesbury Cafe was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 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 Tollesbury Cafe?
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 Tollesbury Cafe compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 589 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Tollesbury Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Tollesbury Cafe 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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