Food Safety in Old Heath and The Hythe
307 establishments rated · 81.76% with 5 stars
Old Heath and The Hythe (CO1) is home to 307 rated food establishments in the Colchester area of Colchester. An impressive 81.76% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Old Heath and The Hythe vs Colchester Average
% of establishments with given rating · Colchester average across 1,666 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Old Heath and The Hythe
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freda Gunton Lodge Caring Premises · CO1 1PR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Lawrence Walker Gallery Retailers - other · CO1 1NF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Doga Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CO1 1EG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Colchester Food Co-op Retailers - other · CO1 2PH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Cardamon The Wonderland Kitchen Other catering premises · CO1 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 Apr 2023 |
| 6 | Kokoro Colchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CO1 1DB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Wagamama Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CO1 1PG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Wood Grove Caring Premises · CO1 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18 Jul 2023 |
| 9 | MunchBoxMummas Takeaway/sandwich shop · CO1 2LA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Persian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CO1 2PQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 Jul 2024 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Old Heath and The Hythe
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Coffee Link CO1 1XD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 Apr 2025 |
Vinny's Restaurant CO1 1NU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 Mar 2026 |
The British Grenadier CO1 2AP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 22 May 2025 |
The Cake Story CO1 1LG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 23 Jul 2025 |
Bite mee CO1 1JJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 Mar 2026 |
Wan Fung House CO1 1RB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 Jul 2025 |
Shop on the Hythe CO1 2NP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 13 Mar 2025 |
Foodbasketshop CO1 1LG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 6 Nov 2024 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
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