Covs Pie and Mash
Major improvement necessary. Last inspection 18 December 2025.
Quick facts
- Covs Pie and Mash scored 1/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 18 December 2025.
- Verdict: Major improvement necessary.
- Classified as restaurant/cafe/canteen in Tendring.
- Inspected by Tendring Environmental Health.
Local authority: Tendring · council website ↗
Major improvement necessary.
Serious shortcomings at the time of inspection. The FSA recommends a swift follow-up. Consumers are typically advised to check whether improvements have been confirmed.
Classified as a sit-down food business. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.
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What people ask about Covs Pie and Mash.
What is Covs Pie and Mash's FSA hygiene rating?
Covs Pie and Mash scored 1 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 18 December 2025. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was Covs Pie and Mash last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for Covs Pie and Mash was on 18 December 2025, 5 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is Covs Pie and Mash required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
Is it safe to eat at Covs Pie and Mash?
Covs Pie and Mash's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.
How does Covs Pie and Mash compare to other venues in Tendring?
Covs Pie and Mash's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Tendring on the dedicated Tendring aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 18 December 2025. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
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