Thorpe Bay Tennis Club food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Southend-On-Sea
Thorpe Bay Tennis Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Thorpe Bay Lawn Tennis Club, Thorpe Bay Gardens, Thorpe Bay, SS1 3HL
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Thorpe Bay Tennis Club among the 973 places in Southend-On-Sea holding top marks, 70% 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 | 973 | 70% | ← Thorpe Bay Tennis Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 105 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 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 Thorpe Bay Tennis Club 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 Thorpe Bay Tennis Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Cafe Masala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Broadway Fruits Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Camelia Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Biffins Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| 140 Eastern Esplanade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Bournes Green Service Station Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Billy Hundreds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
Questions about Thorpe Bay Tennis Club
What is Thorpe Bay Tennis Club's food hygiene rating?
Thorpe Bay Tennis Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 3 January 2025.
Is Thorpe Bay Tennis Club 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thorpe Bay Tennis Club last inspected?
Thorpe Bay Tennis Club was last inspected on 3 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southend-On-Sea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thorpe Bay Tennis Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Thorpe Bay Tennis Club compare to other places in Southend-On-Sea?
70% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top rating of 5, and Thorpe Bay Tennis Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Thorpe Bay Tennis Club 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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