Food hygiene ratings in Colchester
Our data holds 1,641 food businesses in Colchester, rated between 2020-02-24 and 2026-08-27. 74.5% (1,222) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 12 (0.7%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Colchester 124th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Colchester
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 1,222 | 74.5% |
| 4 (good) | 75 | 4.6% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 46 | 2.8% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 2 | 0.1% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 8 | 0.5% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2 | 0.1% |
| Awaiting inspection | 149 | 9.1% |
| Exempt | 137 | 8.3% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 510 | 77.3% |
| Retailers - other | 291 | 61.9% |
| Other catering premises | 176 | 75.6% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 | 60.8% |
| Caring Premises | 145 | 81.4% |
| School/college/university | 101 | 93.1% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 | 81.7% |
| Mobile caterer | 71 | 88.7% |
Food businesses rated per month in Colchester
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Colchester
The 12 most recent of 12. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meatox | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-29 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CO1 2JX |
| Chicken Variety | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-08-19 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CO3 3DT |
| M K Stores | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2025-08-19 | Retailers - other | CO4 5LB |
| Wan Fung House | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-07-30 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CO1 1RB |
| The White Hart | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-07-23 | Pub/bar/nightclub | CO6 3DD |
| The Cake Story | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-07-23 | Retailers - other | CO1 1LG |
| The British Grenadier | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-05-22 | Pub/bar/nightclub | CO1 2AP |
| Coffee Link | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2025-04-22 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CO1 1XD |
| Hythe Convenience Store | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-03-24 | Retailers - other | CO2 8JB |
| Shop on the Hythe | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-03-13 | Retailers - other | CO1 2NP |
| Chicago's | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-01-24 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CO1 1LS |
| Foodbasketshop | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2024-11-06 | Retailers - other | CO1 1LG |
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Questions about Colchester
How many food businesses in Colchester are rated 5 (very good)?
1,222 of 1,641 food businesses in Colchester (74.5%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-27.
Which food businesses in Colchester are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
12 food businesses in Colchester are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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