Lift Schools food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tendring
Lift Schools holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 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: Pathfields Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 3JL
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Lift Schools 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% | ← Lift Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lift Schools 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 Lift Schools, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grove Kindergarten Caring Premises | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Comrades Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Amy's Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Clacton Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Eat One 8 One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2024 |
| ASN Assertive Outreach and Consultancy Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Coffee and Comics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Bread and Butter Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
Questions about Lift Schools
What is Lift Schools's food hygiene rating?
Lift Schools has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Lift Schools 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lift Schools last inspected?
Lift Schools was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 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 Lift Schools?
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 Lift Schools compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Lift Schools is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Lift Schools 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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Lift Schools is one of 505 rated food businesses in Clacton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Clacton on Sea →
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