Ardleigh Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tendring
Ardleigh Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 5 Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7NS
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Ardleigh Takeaway 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% | ← Ardleigh Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ardleigh Takeaway 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 Ardleigh Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's School/college/university | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| The Lion of Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2026 |
| Elm Park Brain Injury Services Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 May 2025 |
| Ardleigh Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2010 |
| Belbin Native Seafoods Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Bright Stars Nurseries (Orchard Barns Kindergarten) School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about Ardleigh Takeaway
What is Ardleigh Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Ardleigh Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 19 December 2024.
Is Ardleigh Takeaway 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ardleigh Takeaway last inspected?
Ardleigh Takeaway was last inspected on 19 December 2024, 18 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 Ardleigh Takeaway?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ardleigh Takeaway compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Ardleigh Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Ardleigh Takeaway 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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