Copsey Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Maldon
Copsey Fish Bar 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 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: 2 Hall Road, Heybridge, Maldon, CM9 4NJ
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Copsey Fish Bar 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% | ← Copsey Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Copsey Fish Bar 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 Copsey Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maltsters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Crispy Bacon Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Firstlings Residential Home Caring Premises | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Allied Pharmacy Bentalls Centre Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Heybridge General Store Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Bengal Nights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Le Bouchon Brasserie And Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| H's Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Copsey Fish Bar
What is Copsey Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Copsey Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 27 March 2026.
Is Copsey Fish Bar 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 Copsey Fish Bar last inspected?
Copsey Fish Bar 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 Copsey Fish Bar?
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 Copsey Fish Bar compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Copsey Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Copsey Fish Bar 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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