Food Hygiene Ratings in Colchester
Browse 1,300 food establishments inspected by the Food Standards Agency in Colchester
Food Hygiene Map of Colchester
Total Establishments
1,300
Average Rating
4.8 / 5
5-Star Rated
85.5%
976 establishments
0-2 Star Rated
1.9%
22 establishments
Food Hygiene in Colchester
There are 1,300 registered food businesses in Colchester, serving a population of 121,859. That's one for every 94 people. The average hygiene rating is 4.8/5, above the national average of 4.6. Among business types, schools and universities lead with 5/5 and takeaways and sandwich shops trail at 4.5/5.
Worst RatedBest RatedRestaurants/Cafes/Canteens(365)Retailer(238)Care Home(134)Pubs/Bars/Nightclubs(123)
Rating Distribution
Nearby Cities
| City | Rating | 5★ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 4.8 | 85.5% | 1,300 |
| Clacton On Sea | 4.2 | 54.9% | 226 |
| Tendring | 4.4 | 61.4% | 537 |
| Maldon | 4.7 | 85.3% | 376 |
| Sudbury | 4.6 | 81.3% | 258 |
| Ipswich | 4.9 | 91.6% | 1,327 |
Establishments in Colchester(1,141 total)
Greggs PLC
Unit 14, CO4 5YX
Retailer
Inspected 30 Jul 2024
Greyfriars
Grey Friars Hotel, CO1 1UG
Hotel & B&B
Inspected 6 Feb 2025
Grove Farm
The Tye Road, CO7 8QX
Manufacturer & Packer
Inspected 3 Mar 2014
Grunts
4 Plough Drive, CO3 4NX
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 12 Oct 2023
Gunsmoke Paintball
Maldon Road, CO5 9FH
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 25 Feb 2025
Gurkha groceries and Off Licence
Gurkha Groceries and Off Licence, CO1 1SB
Retailer
Inspected 20 Jun 2023
H Gunton Ltd
H Gunton, CO3 3EZ
Retailer
Inspected 26 Apr 2024
Hamilton Primary School
Constantine Road, CO3 3GB
School & University
Inspected 12 Feb 2025
Happy Fries
Halstead Road, CO6 3PU
Takeaway & Sandwich Shop
Inspected 14 Feb 2024
Happy Wok
25 East Street, CO1 2TR
Takeaway & Sandwich Shop
Inspected 1 Oct 2025
Hare and Hounds
Hare and Hounds Pub, CO6 4PW
Pub, Bar & Nightclub
Inspected 25 Apr 2025
Hare and Hounds
Hare And Hounds. Hare and Hounds, CO7 6RL
Pub, Bar & Nightclub
Inspected 23 Feb 2024
Harpers Caffe
King George V Playing Fields, CO4 5RE
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 21 Oct 2025
Harwich Road convenience store
Harwich Road Convenience Store, CO4 3HP
Retailer
Inspected 29 May 2025
Haven Residential Home
The Haven Residential Home, CO4 3BS
Care Home
Inspected 9 Jan 2026
Hazel Villa
44-46 Nayland Road, CO4 5EN
Care Home
Inspected 20 Mar 2025
Hazelmere Infant School
Hawthorn Avenue, CO4 3JP
School & University
Inspected 19 May 2025
Headway Essex
The Headway Centre, CO4 6DH
Care Home
Inspected 3 Apr 2024
Heathlands Primary School
New Church Road, CO6 3JF
School & University
Inspected 11 Oct 2023
Heavenly Desserts
5 High Street, CO1 1DA
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 28 Oct 2022