Meadowcroft food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Tendring
Meadowcroft 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 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Steam Mill Road, Bradfield, Manningtree, CO11 2QY
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Meadowcroft 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% | ← Meadowcroft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Meadowcroft 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 Meadowcroft, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradfield News Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 June 2025 |
| Bradfield Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Chapters Coffee & Wine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 August 2025 |
| Bradfield Parish Church Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
Questions about Meadowcroft
What is Meadowcroft's food hygiene rating?
Meadowcroft has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 28 February 2025.
Is Meadowcroft 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 Meadowcroft last inspected?
Meadowcroft was last inspected on 28 February 2025, 16 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 Meadowcroft?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Meadowcroft compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Meadowcroft is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Meadowcroft 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Meadowcroft is one of 65 rated food businesses in Manningtree. See every hygiene rating in Manningtree →
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/
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