The Local and Kangaroo Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tendring
The Local and Kangaroo Local holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 November 2025, 7 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: 137 High Street, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3AX
How it compares in Tendring
That puts The Local and Kangaroo Local 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 Local and Kangaroo Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Local and Kangaroo Local 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 Local and Kangaroo Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich Kebab & Southern Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Reynolds Newsagents Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2022 |
| Iceland Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Alexandra House Caring Premises | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Roberts Cafe \& Bar Restaurant Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2021 |
| Jus Desserts Other catering premises | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| East of England Co-op Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2024 |
Questions about The Local and Kangaroo Local
What is The Local and Kangaroo Local's food hygiene rating?
The Local and Kangaroo Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 20 November 2025.
Is The Local and Kangaroo Local 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Local and Kangaroo Local last inspected?
The Local and Kangaroo Local was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 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 Local and Kangaroo Local?
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 Local and Kangaroo Local compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and The Local and Kangaroo Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects The Local and Kangaroo Local 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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