Ramsey Methodist Church food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tendring
Ramsey Methodist Church 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 12 July 2024, more than 2 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, Ramsey, Harwich, CO12 5HL
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Ramsey Methodist Church 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% | ← Ramsey Methodist Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ramsey Methodist Church 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 Ramsey Methodist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 5 February 2026 |
| Ramsey Step Down and Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Junior Adventures Group School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Cloverwood General Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2022 |
| Waters View Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 September 2025 |
| Ye Olde Cherry Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 March 2025 |
| Tamarind Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Stour Valley Organic Produce Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Ramsey Methodist Church
What is Ramsey Methodist Church's food hygiene rating?
Ramsey Methodist Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 12 July 2024.
Is Ramsey Methodist Church 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 Ramsey Methodist Church last inspected?
Ramsey Methodist Church was last inspected on 12 July 2024, more than 2 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 Ramsey Methodist Church?
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 Ramsey Methodist Church compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Ramsey Methodist Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Ramsey Methodist Church 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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