Engaines Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tendring
Engaines Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 July 2025, 12 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: Engaines C P School, St Osyth Road East, Little Clacton, CO16 9PH
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Engaines Primary School 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% | ← Engaines Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Engaines Primary School 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 Engaines Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belamacanda Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Harwich Road Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2018 |
| Elior UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Aviator Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
Questions about Engaines Primary School
What is Engaines Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Engaines Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 4 July 2025.
Is Engaines Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Engaines Primary School last inspected?
Engaines Primary School was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 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 Engaines Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Engaines Primary School compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Engaines Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Engaines Primary School 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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