Little Bentley PFS food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tendring
Little Bentley PFS 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 28 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: Shell Corner Filling Station, Colchester Road, Little Bentley, CO7 8RX
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Little Bentley PFS 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% | ← Little Bentley PFS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Little Bentley PFS 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 Little Bentley PFS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Ham's Burgers Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 January 2018 |
| Croft Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2017 |
| The Jasmine Room (B&B) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Frobisher Catering LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| China Palace Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2026 |
| Dani's Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 May 2026 |
| The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 October 2023 |
Questions about Little Bentley PFS
What is Little Bentley PFS's food hygiene rating?
Little Bentley PFS has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 28 November 2025.
Is Little Bentley PFS 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 Little Bentley PFS last inspected?
Little Bentley PFS was last inspected on 28 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 Little Bentley PFS?
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 Little Bentley PFS compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Little Bentley PFS is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Little Bentley PFS 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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