De Koff's (Trading As Fourteen) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tendring
De Koff's (Trading As Fourteen) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 1 August 2022, more than 3 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: 14 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea, Essex, CO13 9PW
How it compares in Tendring
In Tendring, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so De Koff's (Trading As Fourteen) 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% | ← De Koff's (Trading As Fourteen) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 De Koff's (Trading As Fourteen) 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 De Koff's (Trading As Fourteen), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Danes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Tiny Bloom Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| G & T's Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| The Olde Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Cafe Gloria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Youngs Fisheries Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Cake Kitchen Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2022 |
Questions about De Koff's (Trading As Fourteen)
What is De Koff's (Trading As Fourteen)'s food hygiene rating?
De Koff's (Trading As Fourteen) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tendring Council on 1 August 2022.
Is De Koff's (Trading As Fourteen) 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was De Koff's (Trading As Fourteen) last inspected?
De Koff's (Trading As Fourteen) was last inspected on 1 August 2022, more than 3 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 De Koff's (Trading As Fourteen)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 De Koff's (Trading As Fourteen) compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while De Koff's (Trading As Fourteen) holds a 4. 221 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects De Koff's (Trading As Fourteen) 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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