The Bargemaster's Cabin food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Maldon
The Bargemaster's Cabin 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 9 April 2025, 15 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: Canal Bank, Basin Road, Heybridge Basin, CM9 4RY
How it compares in Maldon
That puts The Bargemaster's Cabin 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% | ← The Bargemaster's Cabin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Bargemaster's Cabin 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 Bargemaster's Cabin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Jacobs Farm Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Blackwater Sailing Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| Mrs Salisburys In The Park Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Maldon Saints Youth Football Club Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Maldon Little Ship Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Drapers Farm Sports Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Happy Healthy Minds Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
Questions about The Bargemaster's Cabin
What is The Bargemaster's Cabin's food hygiene rating?
The Bargemaster's Cabin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 9 April 2025.
Is The Bargemaster's Cabin 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 The Bargemaster's Cabin last inspected?
The Bargemaster's Cabin was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 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 Bargemaster's Cabin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Bargemaster's Cabin compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 589 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and The Bargemaster's Cabin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects The Bargemaster's Cabin 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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