The Best Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Maldon
The Best Kebab holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
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: Unit 1, Bentalls Shopping Centre, Colchester Road, CM9 4GD
How it compares in Maldon
In Maldon, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Best Kebab sits behind roughly 557 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 517 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ← The Best Kebab | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Best Kebab 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 Best Kebab, 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 |
| Heybridge General Store Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Copsey Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Maltsters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| 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 |
| Bengal Nights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Le Bouchon Brasserie And Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
Questions about The Best Kebab
What is The Best Kebab's food hygiene rating?
The Best Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Maldon Council on 8 January 2026.
Is The Best Kebab safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Best Kebab last inspected?
The Best Kebab 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 The Best Kebab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Best Kebab compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, while The Best Kebab holds a 3. 27 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects The Best Kebab 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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