Burnham On Crouch County Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Maldon
Burnham On Crouch County Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 November 2025, 8 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: Dunkirk Road, Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8LF
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Burnham On Crouch County Primary School 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% | ← Burnham On Crouch County Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Burnham On Crouch County Primary School 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 Burnham On Crouch County Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Treetops Pre-School Burnham-On-Crouch Ltd School/college/university | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Burnham Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Constitutional Club Other catering premises | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Ground Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| The Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 319 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 July 2025 |
| Ruam Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Burnham On Crouch County Primary School
What is Burnham On Crouch County Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Burnham On Crouch County Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Burnham On Crouch County Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Burnham On Crouch County Primary School last inspected?
Burnham On Crouch County Primary School was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 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 Burnham On Crouch County Primary School?
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 Burnham On Crouch County Primary School compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Burnham On Crouch County Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Burnham On Crouch County Primary School 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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