Lawford Football Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tendring
Lawford Football Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: John Lyall Pavilion, Recreation Ground, School Lane, CO11 2HZ
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Lawford Football Club 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% | ← Lawford Football Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lawford Football Club 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 Lawford Football Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venture Centre 2000 Other catering premises | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Lawford Service Station Retailers - other | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Premier Education School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2025 |
| Hearts Delight Garden Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Cupcake Oven Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2022 |
| St Mary'S Church And Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Honeycroft Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 16 December 2025 |
| Manningtree High School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Lawford Football Club
What is Lawford Football Club's food hygiene rating?
Lawford Football Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 15 July 2024.
Is Lawford Football Club 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lawford Football Club last inspected?
Lawford Football Club was last inspected on 15 July 2024, 23 months 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 Lawford Football Club?
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 Lawford Football Club compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Lawford Football Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Lawford Football Club 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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