Harita Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tendring
Harita Express holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 24 September 2025, 9 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: 68A St Osyth Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 3BT
How it compares in Tendring
A 0 is rare: only 3 of 1,156 rated places in Tendring score this low, about one in 385. 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% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ← Harita Express |
A further 124 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Harita Express the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Harita Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Dilan2 Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bargain Hunters Retailers - other | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Clacton Foodbank Manufacturers/packers | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Coffee and Comics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Amy's Pub/bar/nightclub | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Clacton Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Eat One 8 One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2024 |
Questions about Harita Express
What is Harita Express's food hygiene rating?
Harita Express has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Tendring Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Harita Express safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Harita Express last inspected?
Harita Express was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 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 Harita Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harita Express compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while Harita Express holds a 0. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Harita Express 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 0 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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Harita Express is one of 505 rated food businesses in Clacton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Clacton on Sea →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/
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