Coffee Break food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tendring
Coffee Break 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 7 January 2026, 8 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.
86% of rated food businesses in Tendring score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Tendring ratings →
Address: 11 Pier Avenue, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 1QB
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Coffee Break among the 794 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 | 794 | 67% | ← Coffee Break | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 229 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 129 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Coffee Break, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charnallies Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Black Rock Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Gaiety Amusments Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Alfresco Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Food Court Ice Cream Kiosk Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2021 |
| Allied Pharmacy Clacton Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
Questions about Coffee Break
What is Coffee Break's food hygiene rating?
Coffee Break has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Coffee Break 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 Coffee Break last inspected?
Coffee Break was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
How does Coffee Break compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,179 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Coffee Break is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Coffee Break 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Coffee Break is one of 511 rated food businesses in Clacton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Clacton on Sea →
Tendring inspects and rates 1,308 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Tendring →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/
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