Marimba food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Uttlesford
Marimba 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 27 May 2025, 13 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: 13A King Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1HE
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Marimba among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Marimba | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Marimba 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 Marimba, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gluttons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Burton & Son Family Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Sage And Saffron Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Otte Svaner Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2021 |
| Sushi And Salad Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| The Goat And Grass Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Dorringtons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about Marimba
What is Marimba's food hygiene rating?
Marimba has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 27 May 2025.
Is Marimba 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 Marimba last inspected?
Marimba was last inspected on 27 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marimba?
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 Marimba compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Marimba is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Marimba 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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Marimba is one of 212 rated food businesses in Saffron Walden. See every hygiene rating in Saffron Walden →
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