Deb's Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maldon
Deb's Diner holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 January 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.
Address: Elm Farm, Maldon Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8NT
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Deb's Diner 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% | ← Deb's Diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Deb's Diner 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 Deb's Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham On Crouch Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Woodfords Garage Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Bards Gourmet Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Coco & Nut The Vegan Pantry Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Essex Hog Roasts Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Fancy That! Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Nutley Meats Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| The Olive Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about Deb's Diner
What is Deb's Diner's food hygiene rating?
Deb's Diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 3 January 2025.
Is Deb's Diner 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Deb's Diner last inspected?
Deb's Diner was last inspected on 3 January 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 Deb's Diner?
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 Deb's Diner compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Deb's Diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Deb's Diner 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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