Southcliff Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tendring
Southcliff Stores 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 29 March 2023, 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: 65 - 67 Holland Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 6EL
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Southcliff Stores 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% | ← Southcliff Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Southcliff Stores 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 Southcliff Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Road - Achieve Together Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Clacton Family Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Gairloch Caring Premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Clacton County High School School/college/university | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| ASN Assertive Outreach \& Consultancy Ltd Caring Premises | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Clacton Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool Limited School/college/university | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Burger Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
Questions about Southcliff Stores
What is Southcliff Stores's food hygiene rating?
Southcliff Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 29 March 2023.
Is Southcliff Stores 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 Southcliff Stores last inspected?
Southcliff Stores was last inspected on 29 March 2023, 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 Southcliff Stores?
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 Southcliff Stores compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Southcliff Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Southcliff Stores 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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Southcliff Stores is one of 505 rated food businesses in Clacton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Clacton on Sea →
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