Marsh and Barrel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tendring
Marsh and Barrel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 April 2025, 15 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: Orchards Holiday Village, Colne Way, Point Clear Bay, CO16 8LJ
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Marsh and Barrel 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% | ← Marsh and Barrel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Marsh and Barrel 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 Marsh and Barrel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Burger King Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Cooks Fish \& Chip Van Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Mini Market Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Papa Johns Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Showbar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 18 September 2024 |
| Alladins Cave Manufacturers/packers | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| T\&Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about Marsh and Barrel
What is Marsh and Barrel's food hygiene rating?
Marsh and Barrel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 11 April 2025.
Is Marsh and Barrel 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marsh and Barrel last inspected?
Marsh and Barrel was last inspected on 11 April 2025, 15 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 Marsh and Barrel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marsh and Barrel compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Marsh and Barrel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Marsh and Barrel 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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