Buzz Group Limited (Previously Gala Bingo) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tendring
Buzz Group Limited (Previously Gala Bingo) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 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: 129 Pier Avenue, Clacton on Sea, CO15 1NJ
How it compares in Tendring
In Tendring, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Buzz Group Limited (Previously Gala Bingo) sits behind roughly 775 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 775 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ← Buzz Group Limited (Previously Gala Bingo) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Buzz Group Limited (Previously Gala Bingo) 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 Buzz Group Limited (Previously Gala Bingo), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilan2 Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Century Cinema Distributors/Transporters | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Clacton Foodbank Manufacturers/packers | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Bargain Hunters Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Adelaide Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2022 |
| Haven Lodge Caring Premises | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Essex Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Buzz Group Limited (Previously Gala Bingo)
What is Buzz Group Limited (Previously Gala Bingo)'s food hygiene rating?
Buzz Group Limited (Previously Gala Bingo) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tendring Council on 11 July 2025.
Is Buzz Group Limited (Previously Gala Bingo) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Buzz Group Limited (Previously Gala Bingo) last inspected?
Buzz Group Limited (Previously Gala Bingo) was last inspected on 11 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 Buzz Group Limited (Previously Gala Bingo)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Buzz Group Limited (Previously Gala Bingo) compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while Buzz Group Limited (Previously Gala Bingo) holds a 4. 221 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Buzz Group Limited (Previously Gala Bingo) 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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