Paraphernalia food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maldon
Paraphernalia holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 28 February 2024, 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: 42 Station Road, Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8BQ
How it compares in Maldon
In Maldon, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Paraphernalia 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% | ← Paraphernalia | |
| 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 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 Paraphernalia 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 Paraphernalia, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 23 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 April 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Oriental House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2026 |
| Burnham Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| New Welcome Sailor Pub/bar/nightclub | 157 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 April 2026 |
| Tylers Discount Store Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 January 2025 |
| The Butchers Deli Retailers - other | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Matts Meats Manufacturers/packers | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Paraphernalia
What is Paraphernalia's food hygiene rating?
Paraphernalia has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maldon Council on 28 February 2024.
Is Paraphernalia 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Paraphernalia last inspected?
Paraphernalia was last inspected on 28 February 2024, 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 Paraphernalia?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Paraphernalia compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, while Paraphernalia holds a 4. 40 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Paraphernalia 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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