Dhan Shiri food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maldon
Dhan Shiri holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 4 July 2025, 12 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: 16 Maldon Road, Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8NS
How it compares in Maldon
A 2 is rare: only 1 of 588 rated places in Maldon score this low, about one in 588. By contrast 88% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 517 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ← Dhan Shiri | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Dhan Shiri the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Dhan Shiri, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfords Garage Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Bards Gourmet Manufacturers/packers | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Coco & Nut The Vegan Pantry Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Deb's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Burnham On Crouch Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Reds Bar And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Colin's Snack Wagon Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Dinner Time Catering Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
Questions about Dhan Shiri
What is Dhan Shiri's food hygiene rating?
Dhan Shiri has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Maldon Council on 4 July 2025.
Is Dhan Shiri safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Dhan Shiri last inspected?
Dhan Shiri was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 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 Dhan Shiri?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dhan Shiri compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, while Dhan Shiri holds a 2. 1 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Dhan Shiri 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Maldon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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