Fred Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maldon
Fred Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 December 2024, 18 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: 7 Mell Road, Tollesbury, Maldon, CM9 8SW
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Fred Stores 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% | ← Fred Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fred Stores 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 Fred Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| G Leavett Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Tollesbury County Primary School School/college/university | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Tollesbury Masonic Hall Other catering premises | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| The Lighthouse Retailers - other | 286 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Royal British Legion Other catering premises | 428 yards away | Exempt | |
| Tollesbury Congregational Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Harbour View At Tollesbury Cruising Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Tollesbury Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Fred Stores
What is Fred Stores's food hygiene rating?
Fred Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 12 December 2024.
Is Fred Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fred Stores last inspected?
Fred Stores was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 18 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 Fred Stores?
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 Fred Stores compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Fred Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Fred Stores 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Fred Stores is one of 17 rated food businesses in Tollesbury. See every hygiene rating in Tollesbury →
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