Sunnymead Kitchen food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tendring
Sunnymead Kitchen 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 17 July 2022, more than 3 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: Sunnymead Farm, Alresford Road, Wivenhoe, CO7 9JZ
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Sunnymead Kitchen 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% | ← Sunnymead Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 123 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 Sunnymead Kitchen 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 Sunnymead Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoffs Catering Limited Manufacturers/packers | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Butterflys Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Elm House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2021 |
| Norwegian Bakers Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| Tasty Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Bolivian Pastries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Brunch Brunch Baby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Serendipity Cakes and Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
Questions about Sunnymead Kitchen
What is Sunnymead Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Sunnymead Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 17 July 2022.
Is Sunnymead Kitchen 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 Sunnymead Kitchen last inspected?
Sunnymead Kitchen was last inspected on 17 July 2022, more than 3 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 Sunnymead Kitchen?
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 Sunnymead Kitchen compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Sunnymead Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Sunnymead Kitchen 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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