Joy Wheel food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tendring
Joy Wheel holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 July 2024, 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: 9 Pier Avenue, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 1QB
How it compares in Tendring
In Tendring, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Joy Wheel sits behind roughly 996 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 775 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ← Joy Wheel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Joy Wheel 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 Joy Wheel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charnallies Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Coffee Break Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Gaiety Amusments Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Black Rock Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Davey's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Alfresco Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Joy Wheel
What is Joy Wheel's food hygiene rating?
Joy Wheel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tendring Council on 3 July 2024.
Is Joy Wheel safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Joy Wheel last inspected?
Joy Wheel was last inspected on 3 July 2024, 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 Joy Wheel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Joy Wheel compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while Joy Wheel holds a 3. 105 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Joy Wheel 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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Joy Wheel is one of 505 rated food businesses in Clacton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Clacton on Sea →
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