Chapman Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maldon
Chapman Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 February 2024, 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: Pantile Hill, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7BA
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Chapman Convenience Store 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% | ← Chapman Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Chapman Convenience Store 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 Chapman Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estoril Caring Premises | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Villeneuve House Caring Premises | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Jasmin Oriental Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Schumey's Corner Caring Premises | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Amanda's Kitchen Other catering premises | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Oasis Indian Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about Chapman Convenience Store
What is Chapman Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Chapman Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 1 February 2024.
Is Chapman Convenience Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chapman Convenience Store last inspected?
Chapman Convenience Store was last inspected on 1 February 2024, 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 Chapman Convenience Store?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chapman Convenience Store compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Chapman Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Chapman Convenience Store 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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