Food Safety in Old Heath and The Hythe
237 establishments rated · 88.61% with 5 stars
Old Heath and The Hythe (CO2) is home to 237 rated food establishments in the Colchester area of Colchester. An impressive 88.61% 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 753 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Old Heath and The Hythe
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BBQ LOUNGE AND SHISHA Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CO2 8HT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Bridgeway Ministry Other catering premises · CO2 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Manna Grill Mobile caterer · CO2 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 | Sgts Mess Bar Other catering premises · CO2 9NU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 May 2025 |
| 5 | HMC Turkish Other catering premises · CO2 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 Sept 2024 |
| 6 | Birch C of E Primary School School/college/university · CO2 0LZ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 Sept 2025 |
| 7 | The Oyster Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CO2 7AD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 8 | The Munch Club Other catering premises · CO2 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14 Jul 2022 |
| 9 | MeiMei Mobile caterer · CO2 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 28 Oct 2025 |
| 10 | BWAE Other catering premises · CO2 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 28 Nov 2023 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Old Heath and The Hythe
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Polo Deli CO2 8HT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 2 Dec 2025 |
Tins Willows Garden CO2 8PZ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 Nov 2025 |
Hythe Convenience Store CO2 8JB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 24 Mar 2025 |
American Candy Shop CO2 7DX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 14 Oct 2024 |
Grand Feast Takeaway CO2 7DP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 Nov 2024 |
Truckin Delicious CO2 9JY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Mobile caterer | 20 Feb 2025 |
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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