Yachtsmans Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tendring
Yachtsmans Arms 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
The rating dates from 4 September 2024, 22 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: 35 Waterside, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0AZ
How it compares in Tendring
In Tendring, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Yachtsmans Arms 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% | ← Yachtsmans Arms | |
| 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 Yachtsmans Arms 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 Yachtsmans Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Wok Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 13 June 2025 |
| No. 1 Harbour Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2019 |
| Colne Yacht Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2014 |
| Waterside Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 September 2024 |
| Coach House Waterside Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Brightlingsea Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2018 |
| Seaview Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2019 |
| Co-op Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2025 |
Questions about Yachtsmans Arms
What is Yachtsmans Arms's food hygiene rating?
Yachtsmans Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tendring Council on 4 September 2024.
Is Yachtsmans Arms 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 Yachtsmans Arms last inspected?
Yachtsmans Arms was last inspected on 4 September 2024, 22 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 Yachtsmans Arms?
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 Yachtsmans Arms compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while Yachtsmans Arms holds a 4. 221 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Yachtsmans Arms 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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