Crispy Bacon Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maldon
Crispy Bacon Cafe 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
The rating dates from 24 January 2025, 19 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Maldon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Maldon ratings →
Address: 26 The Street, Heybridge, Maldon, CM9 4NB
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Crispy Bacon Cafe among the 523 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 | 523 | 88% | ← Crispy Bacon Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 Crispy Bacon Cafe 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 Crispy Bacon Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Firstlings Residential Home Caring Premises | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Maltsters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Brewery Kitchen By Mad Franks Mobile caterer | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Allied Pharmacy Bentalls Centre Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2026 |
| Heybridge General Store Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Bengal Nights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about Crispy Bacon Cafe
What is Crispy Bacon Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Crispy Bacon Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 24 January 2025.
Is Crispy Bacon Cafe 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 Crispy Bacon Cafe last inspected?
Crispy Bacon Cafe was last inspected on 24 January 2025, 19 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 Crispy Bacon Cafe?
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 Crispy Bacon Cafe compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 591 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Crispy Bacon Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Crispy Bacon Cafe 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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