The Stingray Freehouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tendring
The Stingray Freehouse holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 56 Church Street, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3DS
How it compares in Tendring
In Tendring, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Stingray Freehouse sits behind roughly 775 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 775 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ← The Stingray Freehouse | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Stingray Freehouse 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 The Stingray Freehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Harwich Town Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2014 |
| Alma Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Claires Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Globe Pub/bar/nightclub | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Deck 1853 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Harwich Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Amz&Son Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about The Stingray Freehouse
What is The Stingray Freehouse's food hygiene rating?
The Stingray Freehouse has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tendring Council on 15 November 2024.
Is The Stingray Freehouse safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Stingray Freehouse last inspected?
The Stingray Freehouse was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 19 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 The Stingray Freehouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Stingray Freehouse compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while The Stingray Freehouse holds a 4. 221 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects The Stingray Freehouse 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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