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 Mini Store
Elton House, CO4 3ZH
Retailer
Inspected 14 May 2025
The Mogul
20 Wethersfield Road, CO2 0BB
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 14 Nov 2025
The New Leather Bottle
Shrub End Road, CO3 4RH
Pub, Bar & Nightclub
Inspected 29 Sept 2025
The Noodle Bar
2 North Hill, CO1 1DZ
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 22 Nov 2024
The Odd One Out
28 Mersea Road, CO2 7ET
Hotel & B&B
Inspected 20 Jun 2023
The Officers Club
The Colchester Officers Club, CO2 7NU
Pub, Bar & Nightclub
Inspected 31 Oct 2024
The Offie
16 Maldon Road, CO5 0LL
Retailer
Inspected 12 Dec 2024
The Olive Branch
1A Station Road, CO7 9DH
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 27 Feb 2025
The Olive Tearoom
22C Victoria Place, CO7 0BX
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 7 Jun 2024
The Oyster
41 St Johns Street, CO2 7AD
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 23 Jan 2025
The Paddock Cafe
2 Autoway, CO4 9HS
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 23 Jul 2024
The Passage House
2 Bank Passage, CO1 1HZ
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 23 Jan 2025
The Pavilion
20-21 Middleborough, CO1 1QX
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 12 Nov 2025
4.3 (1,437 reviews)
RestaurantThe Perfect Chef
62 Blackberry Road, CO3 0RZ
Takeaway & Sandwich Shop
Inspected 19 Aug 2025
The Philip Morant School
Rembrandt Way, CO3 4QS
School & University
Inspected 2 Oct 2024
The Pitta
79 Culver Street East, CO1 1LF
Mobile Caterer
Inspected 15 May 2025
The Playhouse
4-8 St Johns Street, CO2 7AA
Pub, Bar & Nightclub
Inspected 16 Sept 2024
The Plough
Lower Road, CO5 7QR
Pub, Bar & Nightclub
Inspected 29 Mar 2024
The Prettygate
The Prettygate Public House, CO3 4NW
Pub, Bar & Nightclub
Inspected 5 Dec 2025
The Purple Dog
42 Eld Lane, CO1 1LS
Pub, Bar & Nightclub
Inspected 23 Apr 2025