TLC Care Homes food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Tendring
TLC Care Homes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 March 2018, more than 8 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: 165 Point Clear Road, St Osyth, Clacton on Sea, CO16 8JB
How it compares in Tendring
That puts TLC Care Homes 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% | ← TLC Care Homes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 TLC Care Homes 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 TLC Care Homes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165 Point Clear Caring Premises | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 April 2026 |
| Five Stacks Residential Home Caring Premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Curve Water Sports Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 May 2025 |
| St Osyth Preschool School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Tudor Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2018 |
Questions about TLC Care Homes
What is TLC Care Homes's food hygiene rating?
TLC Care Homes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 28 March 2018.
Is TLC Care Homes 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was TLC Care Homes last inspected?
TLC Care Homes was last inspected on 28 March 2018, more than 8 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 TLC Care Homes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 TLC Care Homes compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and TLC Care Homes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects TLC Care Homes 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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TLC Care Homes is one of 505 rated food businesses in Clacton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Clacton on Sea →
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