St Clares Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tendring
St Clares 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 17 September 2025, 9 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: St. Clares School, Cloes Lane, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 8AG
How it compares in Tendring
That puts St Clares 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% | ← St Clares 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 St Clares 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 St Clares Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bockings Elm Post Office Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Fish Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Allied Pharmacy St John's Road Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Andy's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Cottage Walk - Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Chestnut Grove Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Cann Hall Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| East of England Co-op Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2022 |
Questions about St Clares Primary School
What is St Clares Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Clares Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 17 September 2025.
Is St Clares 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 St Clares Primary School last inspected?
St Clares Primary School was last inspected on 17 September 2025, 9 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 St Clares 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 St Clares 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 St Clares Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects St Clares 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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