Blackwater Quay food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maldon
Blackwater Quay 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 10 January 2025, 18 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: Blackwater Marina, Esplanade, Mayland, CM3 6AL
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Blackwater Quay 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% | ← Blackwater Quay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Blackwater Quay 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 Blackwater Quay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maylandsea Bay Sailing Club Other catering premises | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Golden Platter Manufacturers/packers | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Nisa Local Freshway Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| The Chip Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Imperial's Curry House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 October 2025 |
| Hardy's Pub/bar/nightclub | 374 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 July 2023 |
| Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Maylandsea Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Blackwater Quay
What is Blackwater Quay's food hygiene rating?
Blackwater Quay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 10 January 2025.
Is Blackwater Quay 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 Blackwater Quay last inspected?
Blackwater Quay was last inspected on 10 January 2025, 18 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 Blackwater Quay?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blackwater Quay compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Blackwater Quay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Blackwater Quay 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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