Simply Chocolate Fountains food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Tendring
Simply Chocolate Fountains 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 2 June 2025, 13 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: Clovis, Thorrington Road, Little Clacton, CO16 9ES
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Simply Chocolate Fountains 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% | ← Simply Chocolate Fountains | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Simply Chocolate Fountains 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 Simply Chocolate Fountains, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belamacanda Caring Premises | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Harwich Road Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2018 |
| Little Paddocks Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2022 |
| Priory Group Aspris Childrens Service Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2022 |
| Engaines Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Little Clacton Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2022 |
Questions about Simply Chocolate Fountains
What is Simply Chocolate Fountains's food hygiene rating?
Simply Chocolate Fountains has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 2 June 2025.
Is Simply Chocolate Fountains 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 Simply Chocolate Fountains last inspected?
Simply Chocolate Fountains was last inspected on 2 June 2025, 13 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 Simply Chocolate Fountains?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Simply Chocolate Fountains compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Simply Chocolate Fountains is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Simply Chocolate Fountains 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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