Darcy Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maldon
Darcy Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 July 2025, 11 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: 17 North Street, Tolleshunt D'arcy, Maldon, CM9 8TF
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Darcy Stores 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% | ← Darcy Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Darcy Stores 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 Darcy Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Ruby's Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Blossoming Placentas - Claire Saye Birth Services Manufacturers/packers | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about Darcy Stores
What is Darcy Stores's food hygiene rating?
Darcy Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 23 July 2025.
Is Darcy Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Darcy Stores last inspected?
Darcy Stores was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 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 Darcy Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Darcy Stores compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 589 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Darcy Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Darcy Stores 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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