Colchester has 904 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
93% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 86% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 57 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 33% of food businesses in Colchester.
32 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
19 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiptree | 52 | 4.8/5 | 88% |
| West Mersea | 51 | 4.9/5 | 91% |
| Wivenhoe | 42 | 4.9/5 | 94% |
| Essex | 34 | 4.8/5 | 81% |
| Copford | 32 | 4.9/5 | 90% |
| East Bergholt | 21 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
There are currently 904 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Colchester, out of 620,096 rated establishments across the UK.
In Colchester, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 86% of rated businesses in Colchester hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Colchester are carried out by Colchester. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Colchester was last updated on 15 May 2026.