📍 3 areas · 753 establishments
Food Safety in Colchester
Every area ranked by food hygiene rating
Data updated daily · Last sync: 5 April 2026
Colchester has 753 food establishments with hygiene ratings. 86.45% hold a 5-star rating — a strong result for a major city.
4.8
Average Rating
out of 5
86.45%
5-Star Rated
1,216 places
93.36%
4 or 5 Stars
1.46%
Rated 0 or 1
Rating Distribution
51,216
89%
4
83
3
48
2
6
1
9
0
3
🏆 Safest Areas in Colchester
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shrub End CO3 | 4.9 | 90.91% | 209 |
| 2 | Old Heath and The Hythe CO2 | 4.8 | 88.61% | 237 |
| 3 | Old Heath and The Hythe CO1 | 4.7 | 81.76% | 307 |
⚠️ Areas Needing Improvement
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | % Rated 0-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Heath and The Hythe CO1 | 4.7 | 81.76% | 2.28% |
| 2 | Old Heath and The Hythe CO2 | 4.8 | 88.61% | 1.69% |
| 3 | Shrub End CO3 | 4.9 | 90.91% | 0% |
🚨 Lowest Rated Establishments in Colchester
| Business | Rating | Type | Area | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Coffee Link CO1 1XD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Colchester | 22 Apr 2025 |
M K Stores CO4 5LB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Retailers - other | Colchester | 19 Aug 2025 |
Vinny's Restaurant CO1 1NU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Colchester | 22 Apr 2025 |
American Candy Shop CO2 7DX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Colchester | 14 Oct 2024 |
Foodbasketshop CO1 1LG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Colchester | 6 Nov 2024 |
Hythe Convenience Store CO2 8JB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Colchester | 24 Mar 2025 |
Polo Deli CO2 8HT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Colchester | 2 Dec 2025 |
Shop on the Hythe CO1 2NP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Colchester | 13 Mar 2025 |
The British Grenadier CO1 2AP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Pub/bar/nightclub | Colchester | 22 May 2025 |
The Cake Story CO1 1LG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Colchester | 23 Jul 2025 |
Get weekly updates for Colchester
Rating changes, new downgrades, and benchmarking data — delivered every Wednesday.
Subscribe to weekly Colchester digest
Get weekly food safety data for Colchester
Rating changes, compliance trends, and inspection data across 753 establishments in Colchester. Free weekly briefing.
Data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily