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)
The Friar
The Friar Public House, CO4 0NE
Pub, Bar & Nightclub
Inspected 29 Aug 2024
The Fusion of Spice
1B Challenge Way, CO1 2LY
Takeaway & Sandwich Shop
Inspected 17 Jun 2024
The Gilberd School
Gilberd School, CO4 9PU
School & University
Inspected 12 Dec 2025
The Granary
Waldegraves Lane, CO5 8SE
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 30 Jun 2025
The Grapes
87 Mersea Road, CO2 7RB
Pub, Bar & Nightclub
Inspected 3 Jul 2025
The Greenhouse Cafe
University Of Essex, CO4 3SQ
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 14 May 2025
The Greyhound
62 High Street, CO7 9AZ
Pub, Bar & Nightclub
Inspected 2 Sept 2025
The Half Butt Inn
Nayland Road, CO6 4ET
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 24 Jul 2025
The Hare & Hounds
Hare And Hounds, CO2 0PN
Pub, Bar & Nightclub
Inspected 20 Mar 2025
The Hole in the Wall
The Hole In The Wall, CO3 3LA
Pub, Bar & Nightclub
Inspected 10 Jul 2025
The Horsebox
Bullbanks Farmhouse, CO6 3PT
Mobile Caterer
Inspected 14 Aug 2025
The Jasmine Room (B&B)
Jasmine Place, CO7 8LY
Hotel & B&B
Inspected 21 Mar 2025
The Kings Arms
Kings Arms, CO7 7DJ
Pub, Bar & Nightclub
Inspected 28 Jun 2024
4.2 (621 reviews)
PubThe Lakes Mental Health Centre
The Lakes Colchester Hospital, CO4 5JR
Care Home
Inspected 3 Jul 2024
The Laurels
Station Road, CO6 1EE
Care Home
Inspected 4 Sept 2024
The Lexden Crown
Crown Inn, CO3 4DA
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 8 Oct 2025
The little cafe
28A Military Road, CO1 2AJ
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 28 Aug 2024
The Magnet
134 North Station Road, CO1 1UZ
Pub, Bar & Nightclub
Inspected 31 Jul 2025
The Master Chef
44 St Christopher Road, CO4 0NA
Takeaway & Sandwich Shop
Inspected 27 Jun 2022
The Mersea Deli
42 High Street, CO5 8QA
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 12 Feb 2025