Maldon Primary School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-09-19

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Maldon Primary School is a school/college/university located at Maldon County Primary School, Wantz Chase, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5DQ, in the Maldon local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Maldon oversees 670 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Maldon is 4.8 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Maldon County Primary School, Wantz Chase, Maldon, Essex
Postcode
CM9 5DQ
Local Authority
Maldon
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1396550

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Maldon Primary School?

Maldon Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Maldon.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Maldon Primary School last inspected?

Maldon Primary School was last inspected on 2025-09-19. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Maldon Primary School located?

Maldon Primary School is located at Maldon County Primary School, Wantz Chase, Maldon, Essex , CM9 5DQ, in the Maldon local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CM9 postcode area.