Elm Croft Care Home
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Elm Croft Care Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Beckingham Court, Brick House Road, Tolleshunt Major, Maldon, CM9 8JX, in the Maldon local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 22 October 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 5 — 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.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Elm Croft Care Home?
Elm Croft Care Home 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 hospitals/childcare/caring premises?
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 Elm Croft Care Home last inspected?
Elm Croft Care Home was last inspected on 2025-10-22. 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 Elm Croft Care Home located?
Elm Croft Care Home is located at Beckingham Court, Brick House Road, Tolleshunt Major, Maldon , CM9 8JX, in the Maldon local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CM9 postcode area.