Harwich Road Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tendring
Harwich Road Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 February 2018, more than 8 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: 18 Harwich Road, Little Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 9ND
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Harwich Road Stores 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% | ← Harwich Road Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Harwich Road 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 Harwich Road Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belamacanda Caring Premises | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Simply Chocolate Fountains Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Priory Group Aspris Childrens Service Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2022 |
| Little Paddocks Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2022 |
| Engaines Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
Questions about Harwich Road Stores
What is Harwich Road Stores's food hygiene rating?
Harwich Road Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 12 February 2018.
Is Harwich Road Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harwich Road Stores last inspected?
Harwich Road Stores was last inspected on 12 February 2018, more than 8 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 Harwich Road Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Harwich Road Stores compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Harwich Road Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Harwich Road 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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