The Lower Plume School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Maldon
The Lower Plume School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 March 2026, 3 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: Mill Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JA
How it compares in Maldon
That puts The Lower Plume School 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% | ← The Lower Plume School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lower Plume School 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 Lower Plume School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Chain Day Care Centre Caring Premises | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Maldon Primary School School/college/university | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Maki Fish And Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Elim Pentecostal Church Maldon Other catering premises | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Happy Healthy Minds Other catering premises | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Hemlocks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Il Camino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Black Rabbit Pub/bar/nightclub | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about The Lower Plume School
What is The Lower Plume School's food hygiene rating?
The Lower Plume School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 27 March 2026.
Is The Lower Plume School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lower Plume School last inspected?
The Lower Plume School was last inspected on 27 March 2026, 3 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 The Lower Plume School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Lower Plume School compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and The Lower Plume School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects The Lower Plume School 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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