Lauriston Farm Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maldon
Lauriston Farm Limited holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 27 August 2025, 10 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: Lauriston Farm, Lauriston Farm Chase, Goldhanger, CM9 8AH
How it compares in Maldon
In Maldon, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Lauriston Farm Limited 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% | ← Lauriston Farm Limited | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lauriston Farm Limited 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 Lauriston Farm Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Goldhanger Community Nursery Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 August 2025 |
| Newsons Farm Shop & Coffee Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Vaulty Manor Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Blossoming Placentas - Claire Saye Birth Services Manufacturers/packers | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Ruby's Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Maldon Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| The Borough Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Lauriston Farm Limited
What is Lauriston Farm Limited's food hygiene rating?
Lauriston Farm Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maldon Council on 27 August 2025.
Is Lauriston Farm Limited 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lauriston Farm Limited last inspected?
Lauriston Farm Limited was last inspected on 27 August 2025, 10 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 Lauriston Farm Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lauriston Farm Limited compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, while Lauriston Farm Limited holds a 4. 40 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Lauriston Farm Limited 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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