Masonic Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Tendring
Masonic Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 September 2017, more than 8 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: 37 Tower Street, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0AL
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Masonic Hall 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% | ← Masonic Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Masonic Hall 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 Masonic Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Massala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| The Good Love Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bumbles Greengrocers Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 July 2025 |
| Mughal Express Brightlingsea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 July 2025 |
| The Cottage Caring Premises | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Star Fast Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Winkies Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about Masonic Hall
What is Masonic Hall's food hygiene rating?
Masonic Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 25 September 2017.
Is Masonic Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Masonic Hall last inspected?
Masonic Hall was last inspected on 25 September 2017, more than 8 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 Masonic Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Masonic Hall compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Masonic Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Masonic Hall 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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