Food hygiene ratings in Clacton on Sea
There are 505 food businesses in Clacton on Sea with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Tendring Council. A further 33 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Clacton on Sea
57% of rated businesses in Clacton on Sea hold the top score of 5, and 79% hold a 4 or better. 38 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Tendring as a whole, 67% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Clacton on Sea does worse, by 10 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 267 | 57% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 104 | 22% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 13% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 3% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
Lowest-rated places in Clacton on Sea
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Efes BBQ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 4 June 2026 |
| Harita Express Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 24 September 2025 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 3 November 2025 |
| Albert Edward Hall Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 June 2024 |
| Bhavin Express Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 April 2026 |
| Billys Burger Bar Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 31 January 2026 |
| Charlies Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 January 2024 |
| Golden Rice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 May 2026 |
| Golf Green Hall (Lunch Club Thurs) Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 June 2024 |
| Harwich Road Stores Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 February 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Clacton on Sea
How many food businesses in Clacton on Sea have a hygiene rating?
505 food businesses in Clacton on Sea have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Tendring Council. 472 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Clacton on Sea?
57% of rated businesses in Clacton on Sea hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Clacton on Sea?
38 food businesses in Clacton on Sea hold a rating of 2 or below, including 3 rated 0 and 14 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Clacton on Sea?
Environmental health officers at Tendring Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Tendring
- Harwich 126 places
- Frinton on Sea 85 places
- Manningtree 65 places
- Walton on the Naze 63 places
- Brightlingsea 52 places
- Ardleigh 20 places
- Great Bentley 18 places
Food businesses in Clacton on Sea
- 165 Point Clear 3 - Generally satisfactory
- 2 Hearts Catering 5 - Very good
- A & L Catering 5 - Very good
- A K Convenience 4 - Good
- ABM Catering Ltd 5 - Very good
- Achieve Together 5 - Very good
- Achieve Together Ltd 4 - Good
- Achieving Aspiration 5 - Very good
- ACK House Ltd 4 - Good
- ACL Essex 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Acoo Smoky Grill Ltd 4 - Good
- Adelaide Guest House 5 - Very good
- Ads Sports Bar 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Albert Edward Hall Community Cafe 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Aldersgate Arms 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Alfresco Fish and Chips 5 - Very good
- All Grace African Market 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Alladins Cave 5 - Very good
- Allied Pharmacy Clacton 5 - Very good
- Allied Pharmacy St John's Road 5 - Very good
- Alton Park Junior School 4 - Good
- Amazing Activities Ltd 5 - Very good
- Ambition Cafe 5 - Very good
- Amy's 5 - Very good
- Andy's Plaice 5 - Very good
- Armstrongs Bar and Resturant 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Aroy Thai 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Aroy Thai Modern Thai Cuisine 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.