Pump Hill Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tendring
Pump Hill Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 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: Pump Hill Garage, Clacton Road, St Osyth, CO16 8HE
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Pump Hill Service Station 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% | ← Pump Hill Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pump Hill Service Station 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 Pump Hill Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti House Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| Ambition Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Clacton County High School - Sigma School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Andy's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Bockings Elm Post Office Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Fish Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Allied Pharmacy St John's Road Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Cottage Walk - Achieve Together Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Pump Hill Service Station
What is Pump Hill Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Pump Hill Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 3 November 2025.
Is Pump Hill Service Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pump Hill Service Station last inspected?
Pump Hill Service Station was last inspected on 3 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 Pump Hill Service Station?
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 Pump Hill Service Station compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Pump Hill Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Pump Hill Service Station 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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