Ardleigh Service Station food hygiene rating
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Ardleigh Service Station 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 8 July 2010, more than 16 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: Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7PA
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Ardleigh Service Station 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% | ← Ardleigh Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ardleigh Service Station 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 Ardleigh Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Bright Stars Nurseries (Orchard Barns Kindergarten) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Ardleigh Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Pizza Amante Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| The Whole Hog Company Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Ardleigh Service Station
What is Ardleigh Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Ardleigh Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 8 July 2010.
Is Ardleigh Service Station 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 Ardleigh Service Station last inspected?
Ardleigh Service Station was last inspected on 8 July 2010, more than 16 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 Ardleigh Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Ardleigh Service Station compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Ardleigh Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Ardleigh Service Station 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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