Hurdlemakers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maldon
Hurdlemakers Arms 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 24 February 2025, 16 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: Post Office Road, Woodham Mortimer, Maldon, CM9 6ST
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Hurdlemakers Arms 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% | ← Hurdlemakers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hurdlemakers Arms 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 Hurdlemakers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunsay Downs Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Maldon Oyster Co Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Jamies Fruit And Veg Ltd Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Meatline Bicknacre Limited Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Danbury Mission Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Danbury Local Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| John Thomson & Sons Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about Hurdlemakers Arms
What is Hurdlemakers Arms's food hygiene rating?
Hurdlemakers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 24 February 2025.
Is Hurdlemakers Arms 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 Hurdlemakers Arms last inspected?
Hurdlemakers Arms was last inspected on 24 February 2025, 16 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 Hurdlemakers Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hurdlemakers Arms compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Hurdlemakers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Hurdlemakers Arms 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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