Paul's Plaice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Maldon
Paul's Plaice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 February 2025, 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.
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: Unit 4, Bentalls Shopping Centre, Colchester Road, CM9 4GD
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Paul's Plaice 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% | ← Paul's Plaice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Paul's Plaice 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 Paul's Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Pharmacy Bentalls Centre Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2026 |
| Heybridge General Store Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Maltsters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Crispy Bacon Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Firstlings Residential Home Caring Premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Brewery Kitchen By Mad Franks Mobile caterer | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about Paul's Plaice
What is Paul's Plaice's food hygiene rating?
Paul's Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 12 February 2025.
Is Paul's Plaice 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Paul's Plaice last inspected?
Paul's Plaice was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 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 Paul's Plaice?
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 Paul's Plaice compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 591 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Paul's Plaice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Paul's Plaice 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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