Little Paddocks food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Tendring
Little Paddocks holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 October 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: The Street, Little Clacton, Essex, CO16 9LG
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Little Paddocks 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% | ← Little Paddocks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Little Paddocks 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 Little Paddocks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engaines Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Belamacanda Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Harwich Road Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2018 |
Questions about Little Paddocks
What is Little Paddocks's food hygiene rating?
Little Paddocks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 17 October 2022.
Is Little Paddocks 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Paddocks last inspected?
Little Paddocks was last inspected on 17 October 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 Little Paddocks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Paddocks compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Little Paddocks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Little Paddocks 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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