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Colchester Food Hygiene Ratings
Browse official food hygiene ratings for 1,653 food businesses in Colchester. 73% are rated 5 (Very Good) and 0% are rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). The average rating across the area is 4.82 out of 5.
1,653food businesses rated
73%rated 5 (Very Good)
0%rated 0 (Urgent)
4.82average rating (out of 5)
Rating distribution in Colchester
Very Good1,207
Good83
Generally Satisfactory49
Improvement Necessary5
Major Improvement Necessary9
Urgent Improvement Necessary2
Food businesses in Colchester by type
| Business type | Businesses | Rated 5 | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 509 | 385 (76%) | 4.81 |
| Retailers - other | 290 | 175 (60%) | 4.7 |
| Other catering premises | 185 | 135 (73%) | 4.92 |
| Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 148 | 119 (80%) | 4.92 |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 | 90 (64%) | 4.68 |
| School/college/university | 106 | 94 (89%) | 4.99 |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 | 73 (78%) | 4.77 |
| Mobile caterer | 74 | 63 (85%) | 4.9 |
| Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 42 | 34 (81%) | 4.83 |
| Manufacturers/packers | 29 | 15 (52%) | 4.88 |
| Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 15 | 14 (93%) | 4.93 |
| Farmers/growers | 11 | 6 (55%) | 4.86 |
| Distributors/Transporters | 8 | 3 (38%) | 5 |
| Importers/Exporters | 2 | 1 (50%) | 5 |
Top-rated food businesses in Colchester
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
1Laura Howell
Other catering premises
2Tega's treats
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
3Colchester Coffee Collective
Retailers - other
4Ant and Chid
Colchester
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5Rozart
Essex
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
6Cupcake Delights by Hazel
Other catering premises
7St Johns Church Community Centre
Colchester
School/college/university
8Thomas Lord Audley School
Essex
Lowest-rated food businesses in Colchester
A low rating reflects the last published inspection and standards can change at the next visit.
Retailers - other
M K Stores
Essex
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Coffee Link
Colchester
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Bite mee
Colchester
Retailers - other
Polo Deli
Colchester
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Wan Fung House
Essex
Retailers - other
The Cake Story
Essex
Pub/bar/nightclub
The British Grenadier
Essex
Retailers - other
Hythe Convenience Store
Colchester
All food businesses in Colchester
Showing 1,653 rated and listed food businesses — page 18 of 34.
| Business | Type | Location | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Essex | Very Good. | 28 October 2024 |
| Little Dumplings Delights | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Very Good. | 25 October 2024 | |
| Poundland | Retailers - other | Essex | Very Good. | 25 October 2024 |
| Manna Grill | Mobile caterer | Very Good. | 25 October 2024 | |
| Good Souls Bakery | Other catering premises | Very Good. | 25 October 2024 | |
| WO and Sgts Mess | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Colchester | Very Good. | 24 October 2024 |
| Kings Arms | Pub/bar/nightclub | Colchester | Very Good. | 24 October 2024 |
| Esquires Coffee | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Leda Way | Very Good. | 23 October 2024 |
| Catch me if you can | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Very Good. | 23 October 2024 | |
| jolls rolls | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Very Good. | 23 October 2024 | |
| Favoloso | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Essex | Very Good. | 23 October 2024 |
| Smith's | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Essex | Very Good. | 23 October 2024 |
| Baked by Gemma | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Very Good. | 22 October 2024 | |
| TBC | Mobile caterer | Very Good. | 22 October 2024 | |
| St Botolophs Brewery | Manufacturers/packers | Colchester | Very Good. | 22 October 2024 |
| Bolivian Pastries | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Wivenhoe | Very Good. | 22 October 2024 |
| ASDA Instore Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Colchester | Very Good. | 22 October 2024 |
| Bills Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Essex | Very Good. | 17 October 2024 |
| Little Explorers Pre-School | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Colchester | Very Good. | 17 October 2024 |
| Slug & Lettuce | Pub/bar/nightclub | Essex | Very Good. | 17 October 2024 |
| Stanway Post Office | Retailers - other | Essex | Very Good. | 17 October 2024 |
| Starry Mart | Retailers - other | Essex | Very Good. | 17 October 2024 |
| Blossoms Preschool & Childrens Centre | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Essex | Very Good. | 16 October 2024 |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Colchester | Very Good. | 16 October 2024 |
| Southern Fried Chicken | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Essex | Very Good. | 15 October 2024 |
| BHWinnock Store | Retailers - other | Colchester | Very Good. | 15 October 2024 |
| Fabmeals | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Very Good. | 15 October 2024 | |
| Norwegian Bakers | Manufacturers/packers | Wivenhoe | Very Good. | 15 October 2024 |
| Aburi Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Essex | Very Good. | 15 October 2024 |
| Aldi Supermarket | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Essex | Very Good. | 15 October 2024 |
| Premier Food Simply | Retailers - other | Essex | Very Good. | 15 October 2024 |
| Myland Fisheries | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Essex | Very Good. | 15 October 2024 |
| BP Garage | Retailers - other | Colchester | Very Good. | 14 October 2024 |
| Blackbrook House (Anchor Trust) | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Dedham | Very Good. | 14 October 2024 |
| Iced N A Slice | Other catering premises | Essex | Very Good. | 14 October 2024 |
| Future Bikes Ltd | Retailers - other | High Street | Very Good. | 11 October 2024 |
| LesleyAnn's Kitchen | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Very Good. | 11 October 2024 | |
| Tiptree Day Nursery | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Tiptree | Very Good. | 10 October 2024 |
| The Beeches Pre-School | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Essex | Very Good. | 10 October 2024 |
| Essex Care Consortium | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Essex | Very Good. | 10 October 2024 |
| Trinity Patisserie | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Essex | Very Good. | 9 October 2024 |
| Patisserie Irene | Other catering premises | Very Good. | 8 October 2024 | |
| Maple Cottage | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Essex | Very Good. | 8 October 2024 |
| Maple View | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Essex | Very Good. | 8 October 2024 |
| Maple House | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Colchester | Very Good. | 8 October 2024 |
| Maple Manor | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Colchester | Very Good. | 8 October 2024 |
| Together Animal Assisted Therapeutic Sessions | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Wyncolls Road | Very Good. | 3 October 2024 |
| The Wiv Hub | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Wivenhoe | Very Good. | 3 October 2024 |
| Fun 4 Kids | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Colchester | Very Good. | 3 October 2024 |
| The Cheap Shop | Retailers - other | Very Good. | 3 October 2024 |
About Colchester
Food hygiene inspections in Colchester are carried out by the local authority in England. Ratings shown here come directly from the Food Standards Agency open data. To report a concern or query a rating, contact the authority directly.
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