The Norton
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Norton is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 54 Latchingdon Road, Cold Norton, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6JB, in the Maldon local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 29 May 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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 The Norton?
The Norton 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 pub/bar/nightclub?
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 The Norton last inspected?
The Norton was last inspected on 2025-05-29. 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 The Norton located?
The Norton is located at 54 Latchingdon Road, Cold Norton, Chelmsford, Essex , CM3 6JB, in the Maldon local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CM3 postcode area.