Sharriss Afternoon Tea And Cakes food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Maldon
Sharriss Afternoon Tea And Cakes 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 20 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Amulee, 45 Latchingdon Road, Cold Norton, CM3 6JG
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Sharriss Afternoon Tea And Cakes among the 518 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 | 518 | 88% | ← Sharriss Afternoon Tea And Cakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sharriss Afternoon Tea And Cakes 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 Sharriss Afternoon Tea And Cakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Norton Pub/bar/nightclub | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Three Rivers Golf And Country Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Woodstock Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| The Dizzy Dessert Co. (T324 JDA) Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| The Wells Pavilion Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Sharriss Afternoon Tea And Cakes
What is Sharriss Afternoon Tea And Cakes's food hygiene rating?
Sharriss Afternoon Tea And Cakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 20 September 2024.
Is Sharriss Afternoon Tea And Cakes 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 Sharriss Afternoon Tea And Cakes last inspected?
Sharriss Afternoon Tea And Cakes was last inspected on 20 September 2024, 21 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 Sharriss Afternoon Tea And Cakes?
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 Sharriss Afternoon Tea And Cakes compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 589 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Sharriss Afternoon Tea And Cakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Sharriss Afternoon Tea And Cakes 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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