The Hook of Clacton food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tendring
The Hook of Clacton 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 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: 4 Marine Parade West, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 1QZ
How it compares in Tendring
That puts The Hook of Clacton 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% | ← The Hook of Clacton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Hook of Clacton 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 The Hook of Clacton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Rock Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Charnallies Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Coffee Break Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Gaiety Amusments Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Discovery Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| A & L Catering Mobile caterer | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2010 |
| Boardwalk Bar and Grill Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
| Churro Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
Questions about The Hook of Clacton
What is The Hook of Clacton's food hygiene rating?
The Hook of Clacton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 17 May 2024.
Is The Hook of Clacton 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 The Hook of Clacton last inspected?
The Hook of Clacton 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 The Hook of Clacton?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hook of Clacton compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and The Hook of Clacton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects The Hook of Clacton 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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The Hook of Clacton is one of 505 rated food businesses in Clacton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Clacton on Sea →
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