Brightlingsea has 58 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
92% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 78% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, other catering premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 3 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 28% of food businesses in Brightlingsea.
2 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
1 establishment was newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 904 | 4.7/5 | 86% |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 422 | 4.3/5 | 58% |
| Harwich | 112 | 4.5/5 | 68% |
| Walton-on-the-Naze | 74 | 4.6/5 | 74% |
| Frinton-on-Sea | 57 | 4.2/5 | 56% |
| Jaywick | 35 | 3.7/5 | 45% |
There are currently 58 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Brightlingsea, out of 620,096 rated establishments across the UK.
In Brightlingsea, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 78% of rated businesses in Brightlingsea hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Brightlingsea 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 Brightlingsea was last updated on 15 May 2026.