Colin's Snack Wagon food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Maldon
Colin's Snack Wagon holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 November 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: Unit 10, Springfield Industrial Estate, Springfield Road, CM0 8UA
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Colin's Snack Wagon 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% | ← Colin's Snack Wagon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Colin's Snack Wagon 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 Colin's Snack Wagon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lets Go Bonkers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Swallowtail Restaurant And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| East Of England Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2026 |
| Reds Bar And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Matts Meats Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| The Butchers Deli Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| KOFE Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Coco & Nut The Vegan Pantry Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
Questions about Colin's Snack Wagon
What is Colin's Snack Wagon's food hygiene rating?
Colin's Snack Wagon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 1 November 2024.
Is Colin's Snack Wagon 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Colin's Snack Wagon last inspected?
Colin's Snack Wagon was last inspected on 1 November 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 Colin's Snack Wagon?
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 Colin's Snack Wagon compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 589 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Colin's Snack Wagon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Colin's Snack Wagon 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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