What is the average food hygiene rating in Tendring?

The average food hygiene rating in Tendring is 4.46 out of 5, across 1,147 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Tendring compare with the national average for food hygiene?

67% of rated premises in Tendring hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 12.7 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Tendring 293 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Tendring have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

769 food businesses in Tendring hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 67% of the 1,147 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Tendring have a low hygiene rating?

58 food businesses in Tendring are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Tendring food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Tendring (1,262 establishments on record, 1,147 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Tendring

In Tendring, 67% of 1,147 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.46/5. These figures cover 1,262 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Tendring has 769 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,147 rated premises (67%). 58 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.

5★ share: 67%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -12.7 pp
National rank: 293 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Tendring

5★ Very Good

769 (67%)

4★ Good

215 (18.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

105 (9.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

35 (3.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

21 (1.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.2%)

Plus 96 awaiting inspection and 19 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 96 awaiting inspection and 19 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Tendring: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Tendring?: The average food hygiene rating in Tendring is 4.46 out of 5, across 1,147 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Tendring compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 67% of rated premises in Tendring hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 12.7 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Tendring 293 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Tendring have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 769 food businesses in Tendring hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 67% of the 1,147 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Tendring have a low hygiene rating?: 58 food businesses in Tendring are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Tendring food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Tendring (1,262 establishments on record, 1,147 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Tendring

CO15446 places · 56.8% 5★

Top-rated places in Tendring

Spring LodgeCaring Premises · 23 Vicarage Gardens, Clacton On Sea, Essex · CO15 1BU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
TamarindCaring Premises · 112 Ramsey Road, Dovercourt, Essex · CO12 4RN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
The LodgeCaring Premises · 80 - 82 Kirby Road, Walton On The Naze, Essex · CO14 8RJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
De La MerCaring Premises · 41 Naze Park Road, Walton On Naze, Essex · CO14 8JW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Little PoppitsCaring Premises · CO16
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Colonnade KioskRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Parade, Walton On The Naze, Essex · CO14 8AP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
The CrownPub/bar/nightclub · High Street, Thorpe Le Soken, Clacton On Sea, Essex · CO16 0DY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Aldi Stores LtdRetailers - other · Aldi Store, Pier Avenue, Clacton On Sea, Essex · CO15 1NJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
London Road Garage (Esso)Retailers - other · 2-10 London Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex · CO15 3SN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
IcelandRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd, Waterglade Retail Park, Old Road, Clacton-on-Sea · CO15 1HX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
Dominos PizzaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Domino's Pizza, 30 North Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex · CO15 4DD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
St Philomena's SchoolSchool/college/university · St. Philomena's School, 53 Hadleigh Road, Frinton On Sea, Essex · CO13 9HQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Tendring

Harita ExpressRetailers - other · 68A St Osyth Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex · CO15 3BT
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 September 2025
Nisa LocalRetailers - other · 151 Point Clear Road, St Osyth, Clacton On Sea, Essex · CO16 8JB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 November 2025
Naze Park StoreRetailers - other · 116 Hall Lane, Walton On The Naze, Essex · CO14 8HW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 November 2024
Ice Cream @ The PavilionTakeaway/sandwich shop · Marine Parade East, Clacton On Sea, Essex · CO15 1PT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 August 2025
Efes BBQTakeaway/sandwich shop · 285 Old Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex · CO15 3NR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 April 2025
Covs Pie and MashRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 24A Rosemary Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex · CO15 1NZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 December 2025
The Robert BurrePub/bar/nightclub · Robert Burre, 183 Burrs Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex · CO15 4LN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 March 2024
Charlies DinerRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 37 Rosemary Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex · CO15 1PA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 January 2024

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,262 real Food Standards Agency records for Tendring, of which 1,147 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.