Maltsters Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maldon
Maltsters Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 6 Hall Road, Heybridge, Maldon, CM9 4NJ
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Maltsters Arms 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% | ← Maltsters Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Maltsters Arms 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 Maltsters Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copsey Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Crispy Bacon Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Firstlings Residential Home Caring Premises | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Allied Pharmacy Bentalls Centre Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Heybridge General Store Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Bengal Nights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Le Bouchon Brasserie And Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| H's Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Maltsters Arms
What is Maltsters Arms's food hygiene rating?
Maltsters Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 25 October 2023.
Is Maltsters Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Maltsters Arms last inspected?
Maltsters Arms was last inspected on 25 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Maltsters Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Maltsters Arms compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Maltsters Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Maltsters Arms 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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