French Fancies Grazing food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tendring
French Fancies Grazing 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 2 February 2023, more than 3 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: 15 Secret Waters, Walton On The Naze, Frinton on Sea, CO14 8FG
How it compares in Tendring
That puts French Fancies Grazing 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% | ← French Fancies Grazing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 French Fancies Grazing 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 French Fancies Grazing, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton And Frinton Yacht Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| M\&S Food Hall Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| Blenheim House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bianca's Coffee House \& Gift Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Cosy Home and Gifts Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| The Snack Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| The LARA Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about French Fancies Grazing
What is French Fancies Grazing's food hygiene rating?
French Fancies Grazing has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 2 February 2023.
Is French Fancies Grazing 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 French Fancies Grazing last inspected?
French Fancies Grazing was last inspected on 2 February 2023, more than 3 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 French Fancies Grazing?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does French Fancies Grazing compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and French Fancies Grazing is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects French Fancies Grazing 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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