Mellows food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maldon
Mellows 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 25 March 2026, 3 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: 1 North Street, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7DF
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Mellows 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% | ← Mellows | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mellows 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 Mellows, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local At Right Price Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Southminster Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Ettie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Bits'n'Bobs Tea Room & Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Combat Academy For Sport Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| White Horse Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 October 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about Mellows
What is Mellows's food hygiene rating?
Mellows has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Mellows 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 Mellows last inspected?
Mellows was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 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 Mellows?
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 Mellows compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Mellows is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Mellows 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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Understanding this rating
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