The Trafalgar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tendring
The Trafalgar 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 28 September 2024, 21 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: 616 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4LW
How it compares in Tendring
In Tendring, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Trafalgar 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% | ← The Trafalgar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 123 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Trafalgar 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 Trafalgar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 January 2026 |
| Dovercourt Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| All Saints School School/college/university | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Cabin Food House Manufacturers/packers | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2022 |
| Upper Dovercourt Post Office Retailers - other | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Health and Happiness Retailers - other | 327 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 January 2026 |
| Spring Meadow School House Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about The Trafalgar
What is The Trafalgar's food hygiene rating?
The Trafalgar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tendring Council on 28 September 2024.
Is The Trafalgar 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 The Trafalgar last inspected?
The Trafalgar was last inspected on 28 September 2024, 21 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 Trafalgar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Trafalgar compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while The Trafalgar holds a 4. 221 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects The Trafalgar 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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