Roaring Donkey food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tendring
Roaring Donkey 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 24 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: Roaring Donkey PH, 316 Holland Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6PD
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Roaring Donkey 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% | ← Roaring Donkey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Roaring Donkey 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 Roaring Donkey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chas Bowers Manufacturers/packers | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Granma Lilley's Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2019 |
| Happy Valley Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Holland F C Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Frinton Road Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Colins at The Lighthouse Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Holland Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Holland Haven Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Roaring Donkey
What is Roaring Donkey's food hygiene rating?
Roaring Donkey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Roaring Donkey 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 Roaring Donkey last inspected?
Roaring Donkey was last inspected on 24 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 Roaring Donkey?
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 Roaring Donkey compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Roaring Donkey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Roaring Donkey 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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