The Crafty Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tendring
The Crafty Tearoom 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 6 March 2025, 16 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: 38 Gravel Hill Way, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 4XN
How it compares in Tendring
That puts The Crafty Tearoom 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 Crafty Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Crafty Tearoom 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 Crafty Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust Caring Premises | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
| Foleys Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
| Don Thomson House Caring Premises | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Tiny Rugby School School/college/university | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
| Harwich School The Lighthouse Canteen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Chase Lane Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Ocean Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 January 2026 |
| Dovercourt Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about The Crafty Tearoom
What is The Crafty Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
The Crafty Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 6 March 2025.
Is The Crafty Tearoom 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 Crafty Tearoom last inspected?
The Crafty Tearoom was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 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 Crafty Tearoom?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crafty Tearoom compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and The Crafty Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects The Crafty Tearoom 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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