San Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tendring
San Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 May 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: 37 Bluehouse Avenue, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO16 7BA
How it compares in Tendring
In Tendring, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so San Store sits behind roughly 775 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 775 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ← San Store | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 San Store 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 San Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Bockings Elm Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Fish Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Allied Pharmacy St John's Road Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Ambition Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Clacton County High School - Sigma School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Cottage Walk - Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| East of England Co-op Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2022 |
Questions about San Store
What is San Store's food hygiene rating?
San Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tendring Council on 17 May 2024.
Is San Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was San Store last inspected?
San Store was last inspected on 17 May 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 San Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does San Store compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while San Store holds a 4. 221 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects San Store 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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San Store is one of 505 rated food businesses in Clacton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Clacton on Sea →
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