Kirby Cross has 21 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
95% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 84% achieving the top rating of 5.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 21% of food businesses in Kirby Cross.
1 establishment has been inspected in the last 90 days.
1 establishment was newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 1–21 of 21 establishments
| 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% |
| Brightlingsea | 58 | 4.7/5 | 78% |
There are currently 21 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Kirby Cross, out of 619,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In Kirby Cross, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 84% of rated businesses in Kirby Cross hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Kirby Cross 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 Kirby Cross was last updated on 14 May 2026.
| 57 |
| 4.2/5 |
| 56% |