A & L Catering food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Tendring
A & L Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 August 2010, more than 15 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: E and M Harrison, The Pier, Clacton on Sea, CO15 1QX
How it compares in Tendring
That puts A & L Catering 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% | ← A & L Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 A & L Catering 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 A & L Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Boardwalk Bar and Grill Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
| Churro Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Donut Hut Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Black Rock Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Charnallies Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Coffee Break Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Alfresco Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about A & L Catering
What is A & L Catering's food hygiene rating?
A & L Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 26 August 2010.
Is A & L Catering 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A & L Catering last inspected?
A & L Catering was last inspected on 26 August 2010, more than 15 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 A & L Catering?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A & L Catering compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and A & L Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects A & L Catering 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch A & L Catering and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
A & L Catering is one of 505 rated food businesses in Clacton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Clacton on Sea →
Tendring inspects and rates 1,280 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Tendring →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →