The Station Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tendring
The Station Cafe 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 7 November 2025, 8 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: 190 High Street, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3AP
How it compares in Tendring
That puts The Station Cafe 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 Station Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Station Cafe 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 Station Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2022 |
| Reynolds Newsagents Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Harwich Kebab & Southern Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Iceland Retailers - other | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Alexandra House Caring Premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Jus Desserts Other catering premises | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Harwich Community Primary School School/college/university | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Noah's Nursery Caring Premises | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about The Station Cafe
What is The Station Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Station Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 7 November 2025.
Is The Station Cafe 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 Station Cafe last inspected?
The Station Cafe was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 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 The Station Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Station Cafe compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and The Station Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects The Station Cafe 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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