Great Totham Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Maldon
Great Totham Primary 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
This is a fresh result: Great Totham Primary School was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: Walden House Road, Great Totham, Maldon, CM9 8PN
How this rating has changed
Great Totham Primary School was re-inspected on 15 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Great Totham Primary School 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% | ← Great Totham Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Great Totham Primary 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 Great Totham Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Mrs Salisbury's Of Wickham Bishops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Little Oaks Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Green Man Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2026 |
| Forrester Park Golf And Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| D W Mann & Sons Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Jane's Sweet Treats Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Great Totham Primary School
What is Great Totham Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Great Totham Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 15 July 2026.
Is Great Totham Primary 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 Great Totham Primary School last inspected?
Great Totham Primary School was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month 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 Great Totham Primary School?
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 Great Totham Primary School compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 591 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Great Totham Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Great Totham Primary 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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