Alma food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tendring
Alma 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 21 November 2025, 7 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: The Alma Inn, 25 Kings Head Street, Harwich, CO12 3EE
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Alma 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% | ← Alma | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Alma 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 Alma, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globe Pub/bar/nightclub | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Deck 1853 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Harwich Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Harwich Town Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2014 |
| Claires Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Harwich Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Amz&Son Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Harwich Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Alma
What is Alma's food hygiene rating?
Alma has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 21 November 2025.
Is Alma 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 Alma last inspected?
Alma was last inspected on 21 November 2025, 7 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 Alma?
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 Alma compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Alma is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Alma 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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