Moonlight Balti Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Maldon
Moonlight Balti Express 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 19 February 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: 137 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5BS
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Moonlight Balti Express 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% | ← Moonlight Balti Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Moonlight Balti Express 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 Moonlight Balti Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Stop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Maldon King Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Maldon Post Office Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Farmers Yard Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| House Of Delight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Black Rabbit Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Il Camino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Hemlocks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Moonlight Balti Express
What is Moonlight Balti Express's food hygiene rating?
Moonlight Balti Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 19 February 2025.
Is Moonlight Balti Express 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 Moonlight Balti Express last inspected?
Moonlight Balti Express was last inspected on 19 February 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 Moonlight Balti Express?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Moonlight Balti Express compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Moonlight Balti Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Moonlight Balti Express 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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