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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 25 of 34.
| Business | Type | Location | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nannas Day Nursery (Villa 1) | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Colchester | Very Good. | 6 July 2022 |
| Grub On The Run 2 | Mobile caterer | Very Good. | 27 June 2022 | |
| The Master Chef | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Essex | Very Good. | 27 June 2022 |
| Sports Pavillion | Other catering premises | Athelstan Road | Very Good. | 13 June 2022 |
| The Outpost Coffee Lounge | Other catering premises | Stanway | Very Good. | 18 May 2022 |
| Sushi Gourmet | Retailers - other | Stanway | Very Good. | 7 April 2022 |
| Peldon Village Hall | Other catering premises | Peldon | Very Good. | 24 February 2020 |
| BIG JUICY BURGERS COLCHESTER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Colchester | Good. | 29 April 2026 |
| Feel Local Food and Wine ltd | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Essex | Good. | 29 April 2026 |
| Tins Willows Garden | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Essex | Good. | 14 April 2026 |
| The Spice of India | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Essex | Good. | 20 March 2026 |
| The Barn Brasserie | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Great Tey | Good. | 19 March 2026 |
| Swan Inn | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Chappel | Good. | 23 February 2026 |
| Two Shades | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Essex | Good. | 10 February 2026 |
| Colchester Takeaway, Mighty Chicken, Metro | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Colchester | Good. | 3 February 2026 |
| The Fat Cat (freemouse) Colchester LLP | Other catering premises | Colchester | Good. | 14 January 2026 |
| Fais oriental | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Essex | Good. | 28 November 2025 |
| The Company Shed | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Essex | Good. | 27 November 2025 |
| The Peldon Rose Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | Essex | Good. | 30 October 2025 |
| Clove & Co UK | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Essex | Good. | 10 September 2025 |
| Sonali Indian Takeaway | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Colchester | Good. | 9 September 2025 |
| Rose Kebab | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Essex | Good. | 4 September 2025 |
| Jruks Grab & Go Foods | Retailers - other | Essex | Good. | 4 September 2025 |
| Bodrum Grill | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Essex | Good. | 3 September 2025 |
| Mersea Water Park Limited | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | East Mersea | Good. | 20 August 2025 |
| FoodINC | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Colchester | Good. | 13 August 2025 |
| The Castle Butchery | Retailers - other | Essex | Good. | 13 August 2025 |
| Biryani Planet | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Colchester | Good. | 12 August 2025 |
| Smashed at Wivenhoe | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Wivenhoe | Good. | 7 August 2025 |
| Tub and Cone | Other catering premises | Essex | Good. | 18 July 2025 |
| Le Maison Talbooth | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | Dedham | Good. | 4 July 2025 |
| Le Talbooth Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Dedham | Good. | 4 July 2025 |
| Greenstead Association Social Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | Essex | Good. | 24 June 2025 |
| Sasi Supermarket | Retailers - other | Essex | Good. | 18 June 2025 |
| Horse & Groom Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | Wivenhoe | Good. | 18 June 2025 |
| Mersea Island Bakery | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | West Mersea | Good. | 5 June 2025 |
| NANDU'S KITCHEN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Colchester | Good. | 14 May 2025 |
| The Kitchen | Retailers - other | Colchester | Good. | 14 May 2025 |
| The Thatchers Arms | Pub/bar/nightclub | Essex | Good. | 14 May 2025 |
| Crumbs | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Colchester | Good. | 14 May 2025 |
| zozo's Kitchen | Mobile caterer | Good. | 13 May 2025 | |
| Shell Service Station | Retailers - other | Marks Tey | Good. | 13 May 2025 |
| Colchester Leisure World | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Essex | Good. | 23 April 2025 |
| New Town Pizza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Essex | Good. | 9 April 2025 |
| Little Peeps Nursery Ltd | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Townsend Road | Good. | 8 April 2025 |
| Tea Rose Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Essex | Good. | 26 March 2025 |
| Mickleboro Lodge | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Essex | Good. | 20 March 2025 |
| The Layer Fox | Pub/bar/nightclub | Essex | Good. | 20 March 2025 |
| AL Madinah Market | Retailers - other | Colchester | Good. | 12 March 2025 |
| Subway | Other catering premises | Colchester | Good. | 12 March 2025 |
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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