Belbin Native Seafoods food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Tendring
Belbin Native Seafoods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 August 2023, 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: Vine Lodge, Jarrow House Vineyard, Harwich Road, CO7 7LT
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Belbin Native Seafoods 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% | ← Belbin Native Seafoods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Belbin Native Seafoods 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 Belbin Native Seafoods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Nurseries Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| The Lion of Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2026 |
| Christines Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Ardleigh Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| The Food Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Riverford Organic Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2022 |
| St. Mary's School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Dedham Cake Company Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about Belbin Native Seafoods
What is Belbin Native Seafoods's food hygiene rating?
Belbin Native Seafoods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 29 August 2023.
Is Belbin Native Seafoods 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Belbin Native Seafoods last inspected?
Belbin Native Seafoods was last inspected on 29 August 2023, 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 Belbin Native Seafoods?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Belbin Native Seafoods compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Belbin Native Seafoods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Belbin Native Seafoods 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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