Walton Tavern Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tendring
Walton Tavern Pub holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Walton Tavern Pub was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Walton Tavern, 30 - 31 The Parade, Walton on the Naze, CO14 8AP
How it compares in Tendring
In Tendring, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Walton Tavern Pub sits behind roughly 775 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 775 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ← Walton Tavern Pub | |
| 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 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 Walton Tavern Pub 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 Walton Tavern Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| China City Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Family Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| EastCoast5 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2025 |
| Yates Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| The Victory Pub/bar/nightclub | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| New Yung's Other catering premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Lilley's Bakehouse Manufacturers/packers | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about Walton Tavern Pub
What is Walton Tavern Pub's food hygiene rating?
Walton Tavern Pub has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tendring Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Walton Tavern Pub safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Walton Tavern Pub last inspected?
Walton Tavern Pub was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Walton Tavern Pub?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Walton Tavern Pub compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while Walton Tavern Pub holds a 4. 221 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Walton Tavern Pub 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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