The Ship Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maldon
The Ship Inn 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 10 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 52 High Street, Burnham on Crouch, Essex, CM0 8AA
How it compares in Maldon
That puts The Ship Inn 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 Ship Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Ship Inn 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 The Ship Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Constitutional Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Ground Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 29 July 2025 |
| Ruam Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 August 2025 |
| Mystic Munchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Coco & Nut Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Golden Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about The Ship Inn
What is The Ship Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Ship Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 10 January 2025.
Is The Ship Inn 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 The Ship Inn last inspected?
The Ship Inn was last inspected on 10 January 2025, 18 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 The Ship Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ship Inn compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and The Ship Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects The Ship Inn 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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Understanding this rating
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