St Lawrence Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maldon
St Lawrence Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 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: 8 Main Road, St Lawrence, Southminster, CM0 7LY
How it compares in Maldon
That puts St Lawrence Inn 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% | ← St Lawrence Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 St Lawrence Inn 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 St Lawrence Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dairy Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Diddydots Nursery Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Stone Water Sports Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Seafood Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Raj Indian Ocean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2026 |
| The Stone Inn Public House Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 September 2024 |
| Stone Sailing Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about St Lawrence Inn
What is St Lawrence Inn's food hygiene rating?
St Lawrence Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 3 October 2024.
Is St Lawrence Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Lawrence Inn last inspected?
St Lawrence Inn was last inspected on 3 October 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 St Lawrence Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Lawrence Inn compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and St Lawrence Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects St Lawrence Inn 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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