Elmstead has 5 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
100% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 80% achieving the top rating of 5.
Showing 1–5 of 5 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 922 | 4.8/5 | 86% |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 430 | 4.3/5 | 58% |
| Harwich | 112 | 4.5/5 | 67% |
| Walton-on-the-Naze | 74 | 4.6/5 | 71% |
| Frinton-on-Sea | 59 | 4.3/5 | 56% |
There are currently 5 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Elmstead, out of 637,494 rated establishments across the UK.
In Elmstead, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 80% of rated businesses in Elmstead hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Elmstead 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 Elmstead was last updated on 30 June 2026.
| 58 |
| 4.7/5 |
| 78% |