Phoenix House Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tendring
Phoenix House Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 September 2025, 10 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: 105 Pole Barn Lane, Frinton On Sea, Essex, CO13 9NQ
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Phoenix House Takeaway 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% | ← Phoenix House Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Phoenix House Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Philomena's School School/college/university | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Frinton War Memorial Club Other catering premises | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Different Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 December 2025 |
| East of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 July 2025 |
| D And A Health And Pet Foods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Pop-Ins Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Youngs Other Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
Questions about Phoenix House Takeaway
What is Phoenix House Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Phoenix House Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 3 September 2025.
Is Phoenix House Takeaway 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Phoenix House Takeaway last inspected?
Phoenix House Takeaway was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
How does Phoenix House Takeaway compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Phoenix House Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Phoenix House Takeaway 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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Phoenix House Takeaway is one of 85 rated food businesses in Frinton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Frinton on Sea →
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