Four Winds food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Tendring
Four Winds 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 15 December 2022, 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: 32A Church Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0JF
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Four Winds 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% | ← Four Winds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 123 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 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 Four Winds 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 Four Winds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea Salad and Meze Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Brightlingsea Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Brightlingsea Bowls Club Other catering premises | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| The Colne Community School and College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Brightlingsea Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Brightlingsea Play Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Brightlingsea Infant School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
Questions about Four Winds
What is Four Winds's food hygiene rating?
Four Winds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 15 December 2022.
Is Four Winds 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 Four Winds last inspected?
Four Winds was last inspected on 15 December 2022, 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 Four Winds?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Four Winds compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Four Winds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Four Winds 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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