Ardleigh has 20 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
94% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 72% achieving the top rating of 5.
School/college/university is the most common category, accounting for 22% of food businesses in Ardleigh.
6 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
2 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 1–20 of 20 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 890 | 4.7/5 | 86% |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 417 | 4.3/5 | 56% |
| Harwich | 112 | 4.5/5 | 69% |
| Walton-on-the-Naze | 71 | 4.6/5 | 73% |
| Brightlingsea | 57 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
There are currently 20 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Ardleigh, out of 607,836 rated establishments across the UK.
In Ardleigh, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 72% of rated businesses in Ardleigh hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Ardleigh are carried out by Tendring. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Ardleigh was last updated on 13 April 2026.
| 55 |
| 4.3/5 |
| 57% |