Caffe Dominic & Piccolo Deli food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Tendring
Caffe Dominic & Piccolo Deli holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the business that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 21 December 2024, 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: 30 High Street, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 1UQ
How it compares in Tendring
A 2 is rare: only 32 of 1,156 rated places in Tendring score this low, about one in 36. By contrast 67% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 775 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ← Caffe Dominic & Piccolo Deli | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Caffe Dominic & Piccolo Deli the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Caffe Dominic & Piccolo Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish House Caring Premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2024 |
| Grosvenor House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Brunton House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Chrislyn House Caring Premises | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Colvin Memorial Temple Pub/bar/nightclub | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2018 |
| Aroy Thai Modern Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Favorite Chicken \& Ribs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Edensor Care Centre Caring Premises | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
Questions about Caffe Dominic & Piccolo Deli
What is Caffe Dominic & Piccolo Deli's food hygiene rating?
Caffe Dominic & Piccolo Deli has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Tendring Council on 21 December 2024.
Is Caffe Dominic & Piccolo Deli safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Caffe Dominic & Piccolo Deli last inspected?
Caffe Dominic & Piccolo Deli was last inspected on 21 December 2024, 18 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 Caffe Dominic & Piccolo Deli?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caffe Dominic & Piccolo Deli compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while Caffe Dominic & Piccolo Deli holds a 2. 32 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Caffe Dominic & Piccolo Deli 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Tendring, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Caffe Dominic & Piccolo Deli is one of 505 rated food businesses in Clacton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Clacton on Sea →
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