Central Kiosk food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tendring
Central Kiosk holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 June 2026, 2 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: Princes Esplanade, Walton On The Naze, Essex, CO14 8QD
How this rating has changed
Central Kiosk was re-inspected on 19 June 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 4 | Held |
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How it compares in Tendring
In Tendring, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Central Kiosk sits behind roughly 794 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 794 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 229 | 19% | ← Central Kiosk | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Central Kiosk 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 Central Kiosk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach House Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 May 2025 |
| Revved Up Tea Bar & Clothing Shop Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Jo-Jo's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Abm Catering @ Walton On The Naze Primary School School/college/university | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| M&G Seaside Treats Mobile caterer | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| High Tide Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Queen's Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| CGSTS Seafood Cabin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 255 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about Central Kiosk
What is Central Kiosk's food hygiene rating?
Central Kiosk has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tendring Council on 19 June 2026.
Is Central Kiosk safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Central Kiosk last inspected?
Central Kiosk was last inspected on 19 June 2026, 2 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 Central Kiosk?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Central Kiosk compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,179 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while Central Kiosk holds a 4. 229 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Central Kiosk 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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Central Kiosk is one of 63 rated food businesses in Walton on the Naze. See every hygiene rating in Walton on the Naze →
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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