House Of Delight food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maldon
House Of Delight holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant 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: 180 - 184 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5BX
How it compares in Maldon
That puts House Of Delight 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% | ← House Of Delight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 House Of Delight 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 House Of Delight, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Rabbit Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Farmers Yard Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Il Camino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Hemlocks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Moonlight Balti Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| First Stop Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Maldon King Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Happy Healthy Minds Other catering premises | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
Questions about House Of Delight
What is House Of Delight's food hygiene rating?
House Of Delight has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 23 January 2025.
Is House Of Delight 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was House Of Delight last inspected?
House Of Delight 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 House Of Delight?
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 House Of Delight compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and House Of Delight is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects House Of Delight 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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