Essex Skipper food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tendring
Essex Skipper 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 25 April 2025, 14 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: Rochford Way, Frinton On Sea, Essex, CO13 0AZ
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Essex Skipper 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% | ← Essex Skipper | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Essex Skipper 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 Essex Skipper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| The Garden Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2019 |
| Tesco Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Homelands Free Church Other catering premises | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Mid Meadows Caring Premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Lift Hamford School/college/university | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Phoenix House Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| The Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Essex Skipper
What is Essex Skipper's food hygiene rating?
Essex Skipper has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 25 April 2025.
Is Essex Skipper 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 Essex Skipper last inspected?
Essex Skipper was last inspected on 25 April 2025, 14 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 Essex Skipper?
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 Essex Skipper compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Essex Skipper is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Essex Skipper 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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Understanding this rating
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Essex Skipper is one of 85 rated food businesses in Frinton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Frinton on Sea →
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