Richwill Ltd food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tendring
Richwill Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 15 September 2021, more than 4 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: Richwill Farm, Oakley Road, Wix, CO11 2SF
How it compares in Tendring
In Tendring, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Richwill Ltd sits behind roughly 996 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 775 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 9% | ← Richwill Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Richwill 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 Richwill Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints C of E (VA) Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Oakey Dokeys Pre-School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| Great Oakley Convenience Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 December 2024 |
| Maybush Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
| Lime Trees Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
Questions about Richwill Ltd
What is Richwill Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Richwill Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tendring Council on 15 September 2021.
Is Richwill Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Richwill Ltd last inspected?
Richwill Ltd was last inspected on 15 September 2021, more than 4 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 Richwill Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Richwill Ltd compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while Richwill Ltd holds a 3. 106 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Richwill 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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