Blossoming Placentas - Claire Saye Birth Services food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Maldon
Blossoming Placentas - Claire Saye Birth Services holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 March 2025, 16 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: Elm Field House, Tollesbury Road, Tolleshunt D'arcy, CM9 8UA
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Blossoming Placentas - Claire Saye Birth Services 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% | ← Blossoming Placentas - Claire Saye Birth Services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Blossoming Placentas - Claire Saye Birth Services 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 Blossoming Placentas - Claire Saye Birth Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby's Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Darcy Stores Retailers - other | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| The Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about Blossoming Placentas - Claire Saye Birth Services
What is Blossoming Placentas - Claire Saye Birth Services's food hygiene rating?
Blossoming Placentas - Claire Saye Birth Services has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 7 March 2025.
Is Blossoming Placentas - Claire Saye Birth Services 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blossoming Placentas - Claire Saye Birth Services last inspected?
Blossoming Placentas - Claire Saye Birth Services was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 16 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 Blossoming Placentas - Claire Saye Birth Services?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Blossoming Placentas - Claire Saye Birth Services compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Blossoming Placentas - Claire Saye Birth Services is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Blossoming Placentas - Claire Saye Birth Services 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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