Cruise Essex food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maldon
Cruise Essex holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 2024, 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: Fambridge Yacht Haven, Church Road, North Fambridge, CM3 6LU
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Cruise Essex 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% | ← Cruise Essex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Cruise Essex 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 Cruise Essex, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deerlands Day Nursery Caring Premises | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| North Fambridge Yacht Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| River Breeze Cafe And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| Ferry Boat Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about Cruise Essex
What is Cruise Essex's food hygiene rating?
Cruise Essex has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 20 March 2024.
Is Cruise Essex 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cruise Essex last inspected?
Cruise Essex was last inspected on 20 March 2024, 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 Cruise Essex?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cruise Essex compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Cruise Essex is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Cruise Essex 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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