John Thomson & Sons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maldon
John Thomson & Sons 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 14 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Gunhill Farm, Stivvys Road, Woodham Walter, CM9 6RR
How it compares in Maldon
That puts John Thomson & Sons 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% | ← John Thomson & Sons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 John Thomson & Sons 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 John Thomson & Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunsay Downs Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Olio On The Ridge Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Danbury Mission Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Elm Green School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Danbury Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| St Johns Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Danbury Local Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Cardfields Centre School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
Questions about John Thomson & Sons
What is John Thomson & Sons's food hygiene rating?
John Thomson & Sons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 14 July 2023.
Is John Thomson & Sons 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 John Thomson & Sons last inspected?
John Thomson & Sons was last inspected on 14 July 2023, more than 2 years 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 John Thomson & Sons?
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 John Thomson & Sons compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and John Thomson & Sons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects John Thomson & Sons 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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