The Ship food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tendring
The Ship holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 May 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Ship Inn, 35 Walton Road, Kirby le Soken, CO13 0DT
How it compares in Tendring
That puts The Ship among the 775 places in Tendring holding top marks, 67% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 775 | 67% | ← The Ship | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Ship none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Ship, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danshell Adult Healthcare Caring Premises | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2022 |
| St Michael'S Church & Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| The Social Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| The Chase Kirby School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| The Italia Job Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Dinky Donuts (X821 GKU) Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2011 |
| Kirby Cross Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
Questions about The Ship
What is The Ship's food hygiene rating?
The Ship has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 29 May 2025.
Is The Ship safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ship last inspected?
The Ship was last inspected on 29 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Ship?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ship compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and The Ship is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects The Ship and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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The Ship is one of 85 rated food businesses in Frinton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Frinton on Sea →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/
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