Old Town food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tendring
Old Town holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 August 2025, 10 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: 43 Station Road, Alresford, Colchester, CO7 8BU
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Old Town 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% | ← Old Town | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Old Town 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 Old Town, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alresford Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2026 |
| Alresford Village Stores Retailers - other | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2025 |
| Alresford Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Solo Cheese Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2025 |
| The Family Pizza Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Butterflys Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Elm House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2021 |
Questions about Old Town
What is Old Town's food hygiene rating?
Old Town has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 21 August 2025.
Is Old Town 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Town last inspected?
Old Town was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 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 Old Town?
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 Old Town compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Old Town is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Old Town 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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Understanding this rating
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