Charlies Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tendring
Charlies Diner holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 12 January 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: 37 Rosemary Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 1PA
How it compares in Tendring
A 1 is rare: only 20 of 1,156 rated places in Tendring score this low, about one in 58. By contrast 67% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 775 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ← Charlies Diner | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Charlies Diner the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Charlies Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Chicken \& Ribs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Aroy Thai Modern Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Davey's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Edensor Care Centre Caring Premises | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Chrislyn House Caring Premises | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Grosvenor House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Charlies Diner
What is Charlies Diner's food hygiene rating?
Charlies Diner has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Tendring Council on 12 January 2024.
Is Charlies Diner safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Charlies Diner last inspected?
Charlies Diner was last inspected on 12 January 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 Charlies Diner?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Charlies Diner compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while Charlies Diner holds a 1. 20 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Charlies Diner 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Tendring, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Charlies Diner is one of 505 rated food businesses in Clacton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Clacton on Sea →
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