Food Safety in Shrub End
209 establishments rated · 90.91% with 5 stars
Shrub End (CO3) is home to 209 rated food establishments in the Colchester area of Colchester. An impressive 90.91% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Shrub End vs Colchester Average
% of establishments with given rating · Colchester average across 1,666 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Shrub End
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centre for Hospitalities & Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CO3 3LL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Spontino Ltd Other catering premises · CO3 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 3 | Bloom Bakes Other catering premises · CO3 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13 Oct 2022 |
| 4 | Poundstretchers Retailers - other · CO3 0LS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Beacon House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CO3 3ES · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 Sept 2023 |
| 6 | Lexden County Primary School School/college/university · CO3 9AS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 Dec 2025 |
| 7 | The Outpost Coffee Lounge Other catering premises · CO3 0SL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 May 2022 |
| 8 | Lizzie J Bakes Other catering premises · CO3 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 Jul 2024 |
| 9 | Iceland PLC Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · CO3 8RG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 Nov 2022 |
| 10 | Gigi's Kitchen Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CO3 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 26 Jan 2026 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Shrub End
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Play Football Ltd CO3 3LE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 7 Nov 2025 |
Chicken Variety CO3 3DT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 Aug 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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