Dinner Time Catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Maldon
Dinner Time Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 March 2025, 15 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: Creeksea Place Farm, Ferry Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8PJ
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Dinner Time Catering among the 517 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 | 517 | 88% | ← Dinner Time Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dinner Time Catering 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 Dinner Time Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parlour Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Creeksea Place Other catering premises | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Reds Bar And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Burnham On Crouch Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Coco & Nut The Vegan Pantry Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Colin's Snack Wagon Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Lets Go Bonkers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Swallowtail Restaurant And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about Dinner Time Catering
What is Dinner Time Catering's food hygiene rating?
Dinner Time Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 28 March 2025.
Is Dinner Time Catering 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dinner Time Catering last inspected?
Dinner Time Catering was last inspected on 28 March 2025, 15 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 Dinner Time Catering?
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 Dinner Time Catering compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Dinner Time Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Dinner Time Catering 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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