Efes BBQ food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tendring
Efes BBQ holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Efes BBQ was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 285 Old Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 3NR
How it compares in Tendring
A 0 is rare: only 3 of 1,156 rated places in Tendring score this low, about one in 385. By contrast 67% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 775 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Efes BBQ |
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 Urgent improvement necessary
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 Efes BBQ the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Efes BBQ, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comrades Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| ASN Assertive Outreach and Consultancy Ltd Caring Premises | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Amy's Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Clacton Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Eat One 8 One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2024 |
| Bread and Butter Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Coffee and Comics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
Questions about Efes BBQ
What is Efes BBQ's food hygiene rating?
Efes BBQ has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Tendring Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Efes BBQ safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Efes BBQ last inspected?
Efes BBQ was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 Efes BBQ?
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 "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Efes BBQ compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while Efes BBQ holds a 0. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Efes BBQ 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Tendring, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Efes BBQ is one of 505 rated food businesses in Clacton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Clacton on Sea →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/
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