ECL Chapter House food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Maldon
ECL Chapter House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 March 2025, 15 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: Chapter House, Carmelite Way, Maldon, CM9 5FJ
How it compares in Maldon
That puts ECL Chapter House 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% | ← ECL Chapter House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 ECL Chapter House 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 ECL Chapter House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli And Fizz Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Continental Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Gnome Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Oakhouse Bar Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
Questions about ECL Chapter House
What is ECL Chapter House's food hygiene rating?
ECL Chapter House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 27 March 2025.
Is ECL Chapter House 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was ECL Chapter House last inspected?
ECL Chapter House was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 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 ECL Chapter House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ECL Chapter House compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and ECL Chapter House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects ECL Chapter House 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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