The Oyster Smack food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maldon
The Oyster Smack 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
This is a fresh result: The Oyster Smack was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 112 Station Road, Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HR
How it compares in Maldon
That puts The Oyster Smack 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% | ← The Oyster Smack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Oyster Smack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Bowling Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| The Boardroom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| New Welcome Sailor Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 April 2026 |
| Burnham Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Woodies Caribbean Cuisine Other catering premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| ComPassionate Kitchen Other catering premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Burnham On Crouch Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
Questions about The Oyster Smack
What is The Oyster Smack's food hygiene rating?
The Oyster Smack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 1 July 2026.
Is The Oyster Smack 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 The Oyster Smack last inspected?
The Oyster Smack was last inspected on 1 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maldon Council rather than by the business.
How does The Oyster Smack compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and The Oyster Smack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects The Oyster Smack 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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The Oyster Smack is one of 73 rated food businesses in Burnham-on-Crouch. See every hygiene rating in Burnham-on-Crouch →
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