Potters Resort Five Lakes food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Maldon
Potters Resort Five Lakes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 July 2026, 2 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.
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: White House Hill, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, CM9 8HX
How this rating has changed
Potters Resort Five Lakes was re-inspected on 3 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 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 Potters Resort Five Lakes 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% | ← Potters Resort Five Lakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Potters Resort Five Lakes 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 Potters Resort Five Lakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Darcy Stores Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Ruby's Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Blossoming Placentas - Claire Saye Birth Services Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Wigborough Traditional Meats Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| The Hub On The Hill Manufacturers/packers | 2.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kings Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about Potters Resort Five Lakes
What is Potters Resort Five Lakes's food hygiene rating?
Potters Resort Five Lakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 3 July 2026.
Is Potters Resort Five Lakes 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Potters Resort Five Lakes last inspected?
Potters Resort Five Lakes was last inspected on 3 July 2026, 2 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 Potters Resort Five Lakes?
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 Potters Resort Five Lakes compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 591 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Potters Resort Five Lakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Potters Resort Five Lakes 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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