Hardy's food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maldon
Hardy's holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 July 2023, 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: 36 Imperial Avenue, Mayland, Chelmsford, CM3 6AQ
How it compares in Maldon
In Maldon, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Hardy's sits behind roughly 517 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 517 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 7% | ← Hardy's | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hardy's 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 Hardy's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Platter Manufacturers/packers | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Nisa Local Freshway Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| The Chip Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Imperial's Curry House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 October 2025 |
| Maylandsea Community Primary School School/college/university | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Maylandsea Bay Sailing Club Other catering premises | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Blackwater Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Hardy's
What is Hardy's's food hygiene rating?
Hardy's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maldon Council on 21 July 2023.
Is Hardy's safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hardy's last inspected?
Hardy's was last inspected on 21 July 2023, 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 Hardy's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hardy's compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, while Hardy's holds a 4. 40 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Hardy's 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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