The Old Ship food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maldon
The Old Ship holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 27 March 2026, 3 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: Lock Hill, Heybridge, Maldon, CM9 4RX
How it compares in Maldon
In Maldon, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Ship 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% | ← The Old Ship | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Old Ship 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 The Old Ship, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Blackwater Sailing Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| Jacobs Farm Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Mrs Salisburys In The Park Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Maldon Saints Youth Football Club Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Beach House Bar And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Drapers Farm Sports Club Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Blackwater Leisure Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about The Old Ship
What is The Old Ship's food hygiene rating?
The Old Ship has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maldon Council on 27 March 2026.
Is The Old Ship 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Ship last inspected?
The Old Ship was last inspected on 27 March 2026, 3 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 The Old Ship?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Ship compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Ship holds a 4. 40 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects The Old Ship 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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