Bowling Green food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tendring
Bowling Green 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 31 January 2026, 5 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: Colchester Road, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 9AA
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Bowling Green 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% | ← Bowling Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFG Weeley Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Little Bentley PFS Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about Bowling Green
What is Bowling Green's food hygiene rating?
Bowling Green has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 31 January 2026.
Is Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green last inspected?
Bowling Green was last inspected on 31 January 2026, 5 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 Bowling Green?
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 Bowling Green compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Bowling Green is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Bowling Green 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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Understanding this rating
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Bowling Green is one of 505 rated food businesses in Clacton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Clacton on Sea →
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