Texaco food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tendring
Texaco 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 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Frinton Service Station, Frinton Road, Kirby Cross, CO13 0PA
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Texaco 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% | ← Texaco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Texaco 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 Texaco, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applegarth Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Dinky Donuts (X821 GKU) Mobile caterer | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2011 |
| Mid Meadows Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Frinton On Sea Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2020 |
| Phoenix House Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Frinton War Memorial Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Different Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 December 2025 |
| Essex Skipper Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about Texaco
What is Texaco's food hygiene rating?
Texaco has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 12 June 2025.
Is Texaco 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 Texaco last inspected?
Texaco was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 12 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 Texaco?
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 Texaco compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Texaco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Texaco 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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Texaco is one of 85 rated food businesses in Frinton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Frinton on Sea →
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