Venture Centre 2000 food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Tendring
Venture Centre 2000 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 May 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: Bromley Road, Lawford, Manningtree, CO11 2JG
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Venture Centre 2000 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% | ← Venture Centre 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Venture Centre 2000 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 Venture Centre 2000, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawford Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Lawford Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| St Mary'S Church And Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Hearts Delight Garden Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Premier Education School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2025 |
| The Cupcake Oven Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2022 |
| Honeycroft Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 16 December 2025 |
| Manningtree High School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Venture Centre 2000
What is Venture Centre 2000's food hygiene rating?
Venture Centre 2000 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 16 May 2024.
Is Venture Centre 2000 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Venture Centre 2000 last inspected?
Venture Centre 2000 was last inspected on 16 May 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 Venture Centre 2000?
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 Venture Centre 2000 compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Venture Centre 2000 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Venture Centre 2000 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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