Tendring Technology College Upper food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tendring
Tendring Technology College Upper holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the school kitchen that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 12 December 2025, 7 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: 148 Rochford Way, Frinton On Sea, Essex, CO13 0AZ
How it compares in Tendring
A 2 is rare: only 32 of 1,156 rated places in Tendring score this low, about one in 36. By contrast 67% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 775 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ← Tendring Technology College Upper | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Tendring Technology College Upper the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Tendring Technology College Upper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| The Garden Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2019 |
| Essex Skipper Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Homelands Free Church Other catering premises | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Mid Meadows Caring Premises | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Lift Hamford School/college/university | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Phoenix House Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about Tendring Technology College Upper
What is Tendring Technology College Upper's food hygiene rating?
Tendring Technology College Upper has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Tendring Council on 12 December 2025.
Is Tendring Technology College Upper safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The school kitchen is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Tendring Technology College Upper last inspected?
Tendring Technology College Upper was last inspected on 12 December 2025, 7 months 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 Tendring Technology College Upper?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tendring Technology College Upper compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while Tendring Technology College Upper holds a 2. 32 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Tendring Technology College Upper 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Tendring, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Tendring Technology College Upper is one of 85 rated food businesses in Frinton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Frinton on Sea →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/
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