Dovercourt Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tendring
Dovercourt Grill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 February 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: 487 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4HZ
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Dovercourt Grill 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% | ← Dovercourt Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dovercourt Grill 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 Dovercourt Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints School School/college/university | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Cabin Food House Manufacturers/packers | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2022 |
| Upper Dovercourt Post Office Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Health and Happiness Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 January 2026 |
| Spring Meadow School House Nursery School/college/university | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Spring Meadow Primary School School/college/university | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Fryatt Community Hospital Caring Premises | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
Questions about Dovercourt Grill
What is Dovercourt Grill's food hygiene rating?
Dovercourt Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Dovercourt Grill 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dovercourt Grill last inspected?
Dovercourt Grill was last inspected on 11 February 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 Dovercourt Grill?
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 Dovercourt Grill compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Dovercourt Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Dovercourt Grill 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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