Crusty Loaf food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Maldon
Crusty Loaf holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 2025, 17 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: 101 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5EP
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Crusty Loaf 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% | ← Crusty Loaf | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Crusty Loaf 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 Crusty Loaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Beer Maldon Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Mrs Salisbury's Famous Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| El Guaca Mexican Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Luigi's Al Fresco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Maldon Post Office Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Gnome Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Crusty Loaf
What is Crusty Loaf's food hygiene rating?
Crusty Loaf has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Crusty Loaf 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Crusty Loaf last inspected?
Crusty Loaf was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 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 Crusty Loaf?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Crusty Loaf compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Crusty Loaf is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Crusty Loaf 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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