The Snack Shack food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tendring
The Snack Shack holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 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: 75 High Street, Walton On The Naze, Essex, CO14 8AB
How it compares in Tendring
That puts The Snack Shack 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% | ← The Snack Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Snack Shack 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 The Snack Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bianca's Coffee House \& Gift Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| New Yung's Other catering premises | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| The Naze Convenience Store Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Yates Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Walton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Cosy Home and Gifts Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| White's Pie and Mash Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| EastCoast5 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2025 |
Questions about The Snack Shack
What is The Snack Shack's food hygiene rating?
The Snack Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 5 September 2024.
Is The Snack Shack 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Snack Shack last inspected?
The Snack Shack was last inspected on 5 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 The Snack Shack?
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 The Snack Shack compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and The Snack Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects The Snack Shack 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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