Martello Lounge food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Tendring
Martello Lounge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 April 2026, 2 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: The Atlanta Café, Atlanta Building, Kings Promenade, CO15 1FS
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Martello Lounge 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% | ← Martello Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Martello Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| A & L Catering Mobile caterer | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2010 |
| Boardwalk Bar and Grill Pub/bar/nightclub | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
| Churro Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Donut Hut Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Black Rock Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Charnallies Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Coffee Break Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Martello Lounge
What is Martello Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Martello Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 20 April 2026.
Is Martello Lounge 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Martello Lounge last inspected?
Martello Lounge was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
How does Martello Lounge compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Martello Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Martello Lounge 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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