Craft Beer Maldon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maldon
Craft Beer Maldon holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 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: 75B High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5EP
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Craft Beer Maldon 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% | ← Craft Beer Maldon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Craft Beer Maldon 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 Craft Beer Maldon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crusty Loaf Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Mrs Salisbury's Famous Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| El Guaca Mexican Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Luigi's Al Fresco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Maldon Post Office Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Gnome Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Craft Beer Maldon
What is Craft Beer Maldon's food hygiene rating?
Craft Beer Maldon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Craft Beer Maldon 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Craft Beer Maldon last inspected?
Craft Beer Maldon was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 Craft Beer Maldon?
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 Craft Beer Maldon compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Craft Beer Maldon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Craft Beer Maldon 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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