Family Shopper food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tendring
Family Shopper 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 April 2022, more than 4 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: 160 High Street, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3AT
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Family Shopper 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% | ← Family Shopper | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Family Shopper 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 Family Shopper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds Newsagents Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Harwich Kebab & Southern Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Iceland Retailers - other | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Alexandra House Caring Premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Harwich Community Primary School School/college/university | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Noah's Nursery Caring Premises | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Jus Desserts Other catering premises | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| East of England Co-op Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2024 |
Questions about Family Shopper
What is Family Shopper's food hygiene rating?
Family Shopper has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 12 April 2022.
Is Family Shopper 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 Family Shopper last inspected?
Family Shopper was last inspected on 12 April 2022, more than 4 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 Family Shopper?
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 Family Shopper compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Family Shopper is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Family Shopper 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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