What is the average food hygiene rating in CO15?

The average food hygiene rating in the CO15 postcode area of Tendring is 4.23 out of 5, across 403 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in CO15 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

229 food businesses in the CO15 postcode area of Tendring hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 56.8% of the 403 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.

How many food businesses in CO15 have a low hygiene rating?

34 food businesses in the CO15 postcode area of Tendring are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 CO15 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the CO15 postcode area of Tendring (446 establishments on record, 403 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 CO15

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the CO15 postcode area of Tendring hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.23/5, with 56.8% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 446 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

CO15 (Tendring) has 229 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 403 rated premises (56.8%). 34 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.

Rating distribution in CO15

5★ Very Good

229 (56.8%)

4★ Good

88 (21.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

52 (12.9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

19 (4.7%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

14 (3.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.2%)

Plus 38 awaiting inspection and 5 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in CO15: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in CO15?: The average food hygiene rating in the CO15 postcode area of Tendring is 4.23 out of 5, across 403 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in CO15 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 229 food businesses in the CO15 postcode area of Tendring hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 56.8% of the 403 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.
How many food businesses in CO15 have a low hygiene rating?: 34 food businesses in the CO15 postcode area of Tendring are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 CO15 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the CO15 postcode area of Tendring (446 establishments on record, 403 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.

Top-rated places in CO15

Spring LodgeCaring Premises · 23 Vicarage Gardens, Clacton On Sea, Essex · CO15 1BU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 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
The RangeRetailers - other · Valley Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex · CO15 4AD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
Buttercup BakeryOther catering premises · CO15
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
Clacton Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool LimitedSchool/college/university · 22 Thoroughgood Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex · CO15 6DD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
Jeeva ServicesRetailers - other · Petrol Filling Station, 238 Old Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex · CO15 3LX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
Nisa LocalRetailers - other · Martello Beach Holiday Park, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick, Clacton On Sea · CO15 2LF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
Bake HappyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CO15
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
K Floss and PopMobile caterer · CO15
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026

Places needing improvement in CO15

Harita ExpressRetailers - other · 68A St Osyth Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex · CO15 3BT
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 September 2025
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
Never Say DieRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 Sea Glebe Way, Jaywick, Clacton On Sea, Essex · CO15 2EL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 July 2025
KLM CONVENIENCE STORERetailers - other · 33 Jackson Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex · CO15 1JA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 October 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 446 real Food Standards Agency records for the CO15 postcode area, of which 403 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.