Colne Yacht Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tendring
Colne Yacht Club 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 2 October 2014, more than 11 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Waterside, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0AX
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Colne Yacht Club 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% | ← Colne Yacht Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Colne Yacht Club 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 Colne Yacht Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach House Waterside Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Waterside Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 24 September 2024 |
| Yachtsmans Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 September 2024 |
| Golden Wok Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 13 June 2025 |
| No. 1 Harbour Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2019 |
| Brightlingsea Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2018 |
| Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Masonic Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2017 |
Questions about Colne Yacht Club
What is Colne Yacht Club's food hygiene rating?
Colne Yacht Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 2 October 2014.
Is Colne Yacht Club 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 Colne Yacht Club last inspected?
Colne Yacht Club was last inspected on 2 October 2014, more than 11 years 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 Colne Yacht Club?
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 Colne Yacht Club compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Colne Yacht Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Colne Yacht Club 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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