The Old Bakery food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Maldon
The Old Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 January 2025, 17 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: 14 - 16 The Street, Heybridge, Maldon, CM9 4NB
How it compares in Maldon
That puts The Old Bakery 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 Old Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Old Bakery 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 Old Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firstlings Residential Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Crispy Bacon Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Maltsters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Copsey Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Allied Pharmacy Bentalls Centre Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Heybridge General Store Retailers - other | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Bengal Nights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Le Bouchon Brasserie And Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
Questions about The Old Bakery
What is The Old Bakery's food hygiene rating?
The Old Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 24 January 2025.
Is The Old Bakery 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Bakery last inspected?
The Old Bakery was last inspected on 24 January 2025, 17 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 Old Bakery?
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 The Old Bakery compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects The Old Bakery 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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