The Terrace food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tendring
The Terrace holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Marine Parade West, Clacton On Sea, Essex
How it compares in Tendring
In Tendring, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Terrace sits behind roughly 775 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 775 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ← The Terrace | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Terrace 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 Terrace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clacton On Sea Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2022 |
| Greensward Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Brooklyn House Caring Premises | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| ASN Assertive Outreach and Consultancy Limited Other catering premises | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Glengariff Caring Premises | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Corner House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Body and Soul Food Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Allied Pharmacy Clacton Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
Questions about The Terrace
What is The Terrace's food hygiene rating?
The Terrace has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tendring Council on 28 March 2024.
Is The Terrace safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Terrace last inspected?
The Terrace was last inspected on 28 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Terrace?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Terrace compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while The Terrace holds a 4. 221 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects The Terrace 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 Terrace is one of 505 rated food businesses in Clacton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Clacton on Sea →
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