Seafood Shack food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Maldon
Seafood Shack 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 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Stone Inn, 101 Main Road, St Lawrence, CM0 7NA
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Seafood Shack 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% | ← Seafood Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Seafood Shack 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 Seafood Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Indian Ocean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 29 April 2026 |
| The Stone Inn Public House Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 13 September 2024 |
| The Stone Water Sports Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Stone Sailing Club Other catering premises | 181 yards away | Exempt | |
| Diddydots Nursery Other catering premises | 235 yards away | Exempt | |
| St Lawrence Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| The Dairy Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
Questions about Seafood Shack
What is Seafood Shack's food hygiene rating?
Seafood Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 18 October 2024.
Is Seafood Shack 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 Seafood Shack last inspected?
Seafood Shack was last inspected on 18 October 2024, 20 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 Seafood Shack?
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 Seafood Shack compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 589 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Seafood Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Seafood Shack 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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