Three Horseshoes food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maldon
Three Horseshoes 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 6 March 2025, 16 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: Burnham Road, Althorne, Chelmsford, CM3 6DP
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Three Horseshoes 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% | ← Three Horseshoes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Three Horseshoes 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 Three Horseshoes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansion House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Nutley Meats Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| The Olive Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Essex Hog Roasts Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Fancy That! Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| In The Heart Of The Community Community Hub Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Second Steps Day Nursery - Althorne School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Manor House Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
Questions about Three Horseshoes
What is Three Horseshoes's food hygiene rating?
Three Horseshoes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 6 March 2025.
Is Three Horseshoes 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 Three Horseshoes last inspected?
Three Horseshoes was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 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 Three Horseshoes?
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 Three Horseshoes compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Three Horseshoes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Three Horseshoes 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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