Seahorse Coffee Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tendring
Seahorse Coffee Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 May 2022, more than 4 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: Unit 1, Hazelwood Estate, Parsons Hill, CO7 7FA
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Seahorse Coffee Shop 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% | ← Seahorse Coffee Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Seahorse Coffee Shop 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 Seahorse Coffee Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larchcroft Trading Co Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Swiss Farm Limited Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Seven Rivers Cheshire Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| The Court House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 January 2026 |
| Becky's Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Seahorse Coffee Shop
What is Seahorse Coffee Shop's food hygiene rating?
Seahorse Coffee Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 11 May 2022.
Is Seahorse Coffee Shop 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Seahorse Coffee Shop last inspected?
Seahorse Coffee Shop was last inspected on 11 May 2022, more than 4 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 Seahorse Coffee Shop?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Seahorse Coffee Shop compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Seahorse Coffee Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Seahorse Coffee Shop 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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