Solo Cheese Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tendring
Solo Cheese Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 July 2025, 12 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: Unit 13, Alresford Business Centre, Colchester Main Road, CO7 8DJ
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Solo Cheese Ltd 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% | ← Solo Cheese Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 123 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Solo Cheese Ltd 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 Solo Cheese Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Family Pizza Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Alresford Village Stores Retailers - other | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2025 |
| Old Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Alresford Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2026 |
| Alresford Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Butterflys Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Elm House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2021 |
Questions about Solo Cheese Ltd
What is Solo Cheese Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Solo Cheese Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 5 July 2025.
Is Solo Cheese Ltd 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Solo Cheese Ltd last inspected?
Solo Cheese Ltd was last inspected on 5 July 2025, 12 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 Solo Cheese Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Solo Cheese Ltd compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Solo Cheese Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Solo Cheese Ltd 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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