Hipkins Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tendring
Hipkins Tearoom holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 June 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: Kiosk at, Hipkins Beach, Naze Park Road, CO14 8JZ
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Hipkins Tearoom 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% | ← Hipkins Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Hipkins Tearoom 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 Hipkins Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asher House Caring Premises | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Naze Tower Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Willows Caravan Park Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Naze Takeaway And Café Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Butterfly's Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| The Naze Visitor Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Brenalwood Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Naze Marine Holiday Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about Hipkins Tearoom
What is Hipkins Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
Hipkins Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 5 June 2024.
Is Hipkins Tearoom 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hipkins Tearoom last inspected?
Hipkins Tearoom was last inspected on 5 June 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 Hipkins Tearoom?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hipkins Tearoom compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Hipkins Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Hipkins Tearoom 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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