Carpenters Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maldon
Carpenters Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 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: 33 Gate Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5QF
How it compares in Maldon
In Maldon, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Carpenters Arms sits behind roughly 517 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 517 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 7% | ← Carpenters Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Carpenters Arms 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 Carpenters Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ansell & Sons Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Friendly Frier Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Black Lobster Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Mighty Oak Tap Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2016 |
| Maldon Court Preparatory School School/college/university | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Maldon Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Continental Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Deli And Fizz Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
Questions about Carpenters Arms
What is Carpenters Arms's food hygiene rating?
Carpenters Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maldon Council on 13 March 2025.
Is Carpenters Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Carpenters Arms last inspected?
Carpenters Arms was last inspected on 13 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 Carpenters Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Carpenters Arms compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, while Carpenters Arms holds a 4. 40 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Carpenters Arms 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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