Marks & Spencer Simply Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Maldon
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket 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: 40 - 42 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PN
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Marks & Spencer Simply Foods 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% | ← Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Marks & Spencer Simply Foods 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 Marks & Spencer Simply Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Continental Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Deli And Fizz Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Gnome Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Black Lobster Pub/bar/nightclub | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| ECL Chapter House Other catering premises | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Marks & Spencer Simply Foods
What is Marks & Spencer Simply Foods's food hygiene rating?
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 6 March 2025.
Is Marks & Spencer Simply Foods 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marks & Spencer Simply Foods last inspected?
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods 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 Marks & Spencer Simply Foods?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marks & Spencer Simply Foods compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Marks & Spencer Simply Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Marks & Spencer Simply Foods 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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