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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 23 of 34.
| Business | Type | Location | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco West Mersea Express | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | West Mersea | Very Good. | 3 October 2023 |
| Glory | Other catering premises | Very Good. | 27 September 2023 | |
| Newlands | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Colchester | Very Good. | 25 September 2023 |
| Love Local Essex & Suffolk | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Essex | Very Good. | 22 September 2023 |
| Belle Vue Bake Co | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Very Good. | 14 September 2023 | |
| Lindsay's Homebakes | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Very Good. | 13 September 2023 | |
| Beacon House | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Essex | Very Good. | 5 September 2023 |
| Langham Community Post Office | Retailers - other | Langham | Very Good. | 5 September 2023 |
| Iwona's sweet cake's | Other catering premises | Very Good. | 30 August 2023 | |
| Mama Cook Thai Food LTD | Mobile caterer | Very Good. | 30 August 2023 | |
| Anna's Bakehouse | Other catering premises | Very Good. | 21 August 2023 | |
| Kerri Bakes | Other catering premises | Very Good. | 21 August 2023 | |
| Sue's Cakes | Other catering premises | Very Good. | 20 August 2023 | |
| Honey Bee N Nest Consult Ltd | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Very Good. | 17 August 2023 | |
| B B Bakes | Other catering premises | Very Good. | 17 August 2023 | |
| Hong Kong Chef | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Essex | Very Good. | 15 August 2023 |
| Noni's | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Very Good. | 2 August 2023 | |
| Nationwide Community Care Ltd | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Essex | Very Good. | 31 July 2023 |
| Tedor Tea | Manufacturers/packers | Essex | Very Good. | 24 July 2023 |
| The Wheatsheaf Social Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | West Mersea | Very Good. | 24 July 2023 |
| CODA | Pub/bar/nightclub | Colchester | Very Good. | 20 July 2023 |
| Sunflower Cake Company | Other catering premises | Very Good. | 20 July 2023 | |
| Hill top convenience store | Retailers - other | Colchester | Very Good. | 19 July 2023 |
| The One Legged Robin | Mobile caterer | Very Good. | 19 July 2023 | |
| Ye Olde Albion | Pub/bar/nightclub | Essex | Very Good. | 18 July 2023 |
| Wood Grove | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Very Good. | 18 July 2023 | |
| Sugar Stripes | Retailers - other | Very Good. | 17 July 2023 | |
| Rowhedge Coastal Rowing Club | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Rowhedge | Very Good. | 13 July 2023 |
| Cake and Bake Fairy | Other catering premises | Very Good. | 13 July 2023 | |
| Co-op Daily | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Essex | Very Good. | 13 July 2023 |
| May May Oriental Supermarket | Retailers - other | Essex | Very Good. | 12 July 2023 |
| Henley's of Wivenhoe | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Essex | Very Good. | 12 July 2023 |
| Place of Craftsmen | Other catering premises | Very Good. | 12 July 2023 | |
| The Three Horseshoes | Pub/bar/nightclub | Fordham | Very Good. | 12 July 2023 |
| Chai Chawpatty UK | Other catering premises | Very Good. | 10 July 2023 | |
| Sweet Delights | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Very Good. | 5 July 2023 | |
| Go Outdoors | Retailers - other | Sheepen Road | Very Good. | 4 July 2023 |
| Bakes By Sprinkles | Other catering premises | Very Good. | 28 June 2023 | |
| The Odd One Out | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | Essex | Very Good. | 20 June 2023 |
| North Countrymans Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | Essex | Very Good. | 20 June 2023 |
| Gurkha groceries and Off Licence | Retailers - other | Colchester | Very Good. | 20 June 2023 |
| Mill House | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Essex | Very Good. | 16 June 2023 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Petrolea Close | Very Good. | 14 June 2023 |
| Tesco | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Colchester | Very Good. | 14 June 2023 |
| BakeHouse Express | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Essex | Very Good. | 25 May 2023 |
| Colchester Emergency Night Shelter | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | Essex | Very Good. | 25 May 2023 |
| Victoria Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | Essex | Very Good. | 25 May 2023 |
| Linda's Bakery | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Very Good. | 24 May 2023 | |
| Lakeside Theatre Cafe | Retailers - other | Colchester | Very Good. | 17 May 2023 |
| CENTRAL PERKS COFFEE | Mobile caterer | Very Good. | 4 May 2023 |
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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