Woodlands Convenience Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tendring
Woodlands Convenience Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 6 July 2024, more than 2 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: 93-95 Woodlands Close, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 4RY
How it compares in Tendring
In Tendring, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Woodlands Convenience Stores 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% | ← Woodlands Convenience Stores | |
| 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 Woodlands Convenience Stores 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 Woodlands Convenience Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Booker Cash and Carry Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| 2 Hearts Catering Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Burrsville Infant Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Great Chicken and Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2025 |
| B&Q Limited Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
Questions about Woodlands Convenience Stores
What is Woodlands Convenience Stores's food hygiene rating?
Woodlands Convenience Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tendring Council on 6 July 2024.
Is Woodlands Convenience Stores 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Woodlands Convenience Stores last inspected?
Woodlands Convenience Stores was last inspected on 6 July 2024, more than 2 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 Woodlands Convenience Stores?
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 Woodlands Convenience Stores compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while Woodlands Convenience Stores holds a 4. 221 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Woodlands Convenience Stores 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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