The Bear At Wickham Bishops food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maldon
The Bear At Wickham Bishops holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Bear At Wickham Bishops was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 32 The Street, Wickham Bishops, Witham, CM8 3NN
How it compares in Maldon
That puts The Bear At Wickham Bishops 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 Bear At Wickham Bishops | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Bear At Wickham Bishops 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 Bear At Wickham Bishops, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Salisbury's Of Wickham Bishops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Jane's Sweet Treats Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Little Oaks Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Great Totham Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
Questions about The Bear At Wickham Bishops
What is The Bear At Wickham Bishops's food hygiene rating?
The Bear At Wickham Bishops has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 5 June 2026.
Is The Bear At Wickham Bishops 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bear At Wickham Bishops last inspected?
The Bear At Wickham Bishops was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month 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 Bear At Wickham Bishops?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bear At Wickham Bishops compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 589 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and The Bear At Wickham Bishops is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects The Bear At Wickham Bishops 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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