RNLI Sales Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tendring
RNLI Sales Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: R N L I, Harbour House, The Quay, CO12 3HH
How it compares in Tendring
That puts RNLI Sales Ltd 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% | ← RNLI Sales Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 RNLI Sales Ltd 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 RNLI Sales Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck 1853 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Globe Pub/bar/nightclub | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Alma Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Harwich Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Harwich Town Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2014 |
| Claires Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Harwich Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Amz&Son Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about RNLI Sales Ltd
What is RNLI Sales Ltd's food hygiene rating?
RNLI Sales Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 15 October 2022.
Is RNLI Sales Ltd 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was RNLI Sales Ltd last inspected?
RNLI Sales Ltd was last inspected on 15 October 2022, more than 3 years 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 RNLI Sales Ltd?
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 RNLI Sales Ltd compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and RNLI Sales Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects RNLI Sales Ltd 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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