Mighty Oak Tap Room food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maldon
Mighty Oak Tap Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 February 2016, more than 10 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: 10 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PJ
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Mighty Oak Tap Room 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% | ← Mighty Oak Tap Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mighty Oak Tap Room 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 Mighty Oak Tap Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly Frier Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Ansell & Sons Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Black Lobster Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Maldon Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Deli And Fizz Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Continental Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Maldon Court Preparatory School School/college/university | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
Questions about Mighty Oak Tap Room
What is Mighty Oak Tap Room's food hygiene rating?
Mighty Oak Tap Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 18 February 2016.
Is Mighty Oak Tap Room 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mighty Oak Tap Room last inspected?
Mighty Oak Tap Room was last inspected on 18 February 2016, more than 10 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 Mighty Oak Tap Room?
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 Mighty Oak Tap Room compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Mighty Oak Tap Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Mighty Oak Tap Room 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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