The Star Inn

Essex

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 28 May 2025 by Maldon.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Star Inn, from May 2021 to May 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 3 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Star Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for The Star Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
11 May 2021	5 / 5	Very good
28 May 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Star Inn in Essex has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

29-31 High Street,
Burnham On Crouch,
Essex,
CM0 8AG

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Star Inn. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Star Inn?

Food hygiene at The Star Inn is inspected by Maldon, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.maldon.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Star Inn

What is The Star Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Star Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 28 May 2025.

When was The Star Inn last inspected?

The Star Inn was last inspected by Maldon on 28 May 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.