The Vintage Rose food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maldon
The Vintage Rose holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 September 2025, 9 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: 32 Quest Place, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5AG
How it compares in Maldon
That puts The Vintage Rose 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 Vintage Rose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Vintage Rose 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 Vintage Rose, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maldon Post Office Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| First Stop Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Maldon King Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Moonlight Balti Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| El Guaca Mexican Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Craft Beer Maldon Pub/bar/nightclub | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Crusty Loaf Takeaway/sandwich shop | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
Questions about The Vintage Rose
What is The Vintage Rose's food hygiene rating?
The Vintage Rose has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 26 September 2025.
Is The Vintage Rose 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Vintage Rose last inspected?
The Vintage Rose was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 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 Vintage Rose?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Vintage Rose compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and The Vintage Rose is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects The Vintage Rose 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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