1,244 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 66.8% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Tendring are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Tendring currently has 1,244 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,087 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 66.8% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. There are currently 22 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harita Express | CO15 3BT | 0 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Nisa Local | CO16 8JB | 0 | Nov 03, 2025 |
| Albert Edward Hall Community Cafe | 1 | Jun 24, 2024 | |
| Amber | CO16 9LE | 1 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Billys Burger Bar | CO15 3AX | 1 | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Charlies Diner | CO15 1PA | 1 | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Clacton Peri Peri | CO15 1PQ | 1 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Covs Pie and Mash | CO15 1NZ | 1 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Efes BBQ | CO15 3NR | 1 | Apr 08, 2025 |
| Fred's Cafe | CO13 9PR | 1 | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Golf Green Hall (Lunch Club Thurs) | CO15 2RH | 1 | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Ice Cream @ The Pavilion | CO15 1PT | 1 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| KLM CONVENIENCE STORE | CO15 1JA | 1 | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Luke Worley | CO15 | 1 | Jun 22, 2024 |
| Mandarin House | CO12 4LW | 1 | Oct 08, 2025 |
There are currently 726 food businesses in Tendring with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 66.8% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Tendring depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.