Scoff Your Face food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Maldon
Scoff Your Face holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 April 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: Toms Farm Shop, Maldon Road, Tiptree, CO5 0QA
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Scoff Your Face 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% | ← Scoff Your Face | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Scoff Your Face 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 Scoff Your Face, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toms Farm Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Shaken Udder Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| D W Mann & Sons Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
Questions about Scoff Your Face
What is Scoff Your Face's food hygiene rating?
Scoff Your Face has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 25 April 2024.
Is Scoff Your Face 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Scoff Your Face last inspected?
Scoff Your Face was last inspected on 25 April 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 Scoff Your Face?
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 Scoff Your Face compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Scoff Your Face is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Scoff Your Face 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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