Mrs Salisbury's Of Wickham Bishops food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maldon
Mrs Salisbury's Of Wickham Bishops 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 17 January 2025, 17 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: 2 The Street, Wickham Bishops, Witham, CM8 3NN
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Mrs Salisbury's Of Wickham Bishops 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% | ← Mrs Salisbury's Of Wickham Bishops | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Mrs Salisbury's Of Wickham Bishops 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 Mrs Salisbury's Of Wickham Bishops, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Jane's Sweet Treats Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Little Oaks Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Great Totham Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
Questions about Mrs Salisbury's Of Wickham Bishops
What is Mrs Salisbury's Of Wickham Bishops's food hygiene rating?
Mrs Salisbury's Of Wickham Bishops has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 17 January 2025.
Is Mrs Salisbury's Of Wickham Bishops 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 Mrs Salisbury's Of Wickham Bishops last inspected?
Mrs Salisbury's Of Wickham Bishops was last inspected on 17 January 2025, 17 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 Mrs Salisbury's Of Wickham Bishops?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mrs Salisbury's Of Wickham Bishops compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 589 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Mrs Salisbury's Of Wickham Bishops is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Mrs Salisbury's Of Wickham Bishops 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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