KOFE food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Maldon
KOFE holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 February 2026, 4 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: Railway Station, Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8BQ
How it compares in Maldon
That puts KOFE 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% | ← KOFE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 KOFE 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 KOFE, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matts Meats Manufacturers/packers | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| The Butchers Deli Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Oriental House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Tylers Discount Store Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 January 2025 |
| East Of England Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2026 |
| Burnham Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 April 2025 |
| Paraphernalia Retailers - other | 302 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 February 2024 |
Questions about KOFE
What is KOFE's food hygiene rating?
KOFE has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 18 February 2026.
Is KOFE 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was KOFE last inspected?
KOFE was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 KOFE?
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 KOFE compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and KOFE is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects KOFE 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
KOFE is one of 73 rated food businesses in Burnham-on-Crouch. See every hygiene rating in Burnham-on-Crouch →
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