1,317 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 66.9% 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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.
The source snapshot contains 1,317 registered food businesses for Tendring. Of these, 1,188 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 66.9% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 24 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efes BBQ | CO15 3NR | 0 | Jun 04, 2026 |
| Harita Express | CO15 3BT | 0 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Nisa Local | CO16 8JB | 0 | Nov 03, 2025 |
| Welcome 168 Ltd | CO15 4DD | 0 | Sep 04, 2026 |
| Albert Edward Hall Community Cafe | 1 | Jun 24, 2024 | |
| Amber | CO16 9LE | 1 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Bestone In Jaywick | CO15 2EB | 1 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Bhavin Express | CO15 6QB | 1 | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Billys Burger Bar | CO15 3AX | 1 | Jan 31, 2026 |
| BRITISH INDIA | CO13 9PR | 1 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Golden Rice | CO15 3AZ | 1 | May 08, 2026 |
| Golf Green Hall (Lunch Club Thurs) | CO15 2RH | 1 | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Harwich Road Stores | CO16 9ND | 1 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| KLM CONVENIENCE STORE | CO15 1JA | 1 | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Luke Worley | CO15 | 1 | Jun 22, 2024 |
The source snapshot contains 795 food businesses in Tendring with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 66.9% 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.