Salt.CM Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maldon
Salt.CM Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 August 2024, 22 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: Salt, 102B - 102D High Street, Maldon, CM9 5ET
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Salt.CM Ltd 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% | ← Salt.CM Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Salt.CM Ltd 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 Salt.CM Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Guaca Mexican Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Craft Beer Maldon Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Crusty Loaf Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Mrs Salisbury's Famous Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Maldon Post Office Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| First Stop Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about Salt.CM Ltd
What is Salt.CM Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Salt.CM Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 29 August 2024.
Is Salt.CM Ltd 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Salt.CM Ltd last inspected?
Salt.CM Ltd was last inspected on 29 August 2024, 22 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 Salt.CM Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Salt.CM Ltd compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 589 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Salt.CM Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Salt.CM Ltd 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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