Copford has 32 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
97% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 90% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hospitals/childcare/caring premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 4 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 34% of food businesses in Copford.
Showing 1–32 of 32 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 918 | 4.7/5 | 85% |
| Tiptree | 53 | 4.8/5 | 89% |
| West Mersea | 51 | 4.9/5 | 91% |
| Wivenhoe | 42 | 4.9/5 | 94% |
| Essex | 35 | 4.8/5 | 79% |
| Berechurch | 22 | 4.8/5 | 89% |
There are currently 32 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Copford, out of 637,157 rated establishments across the UK.
In Copford, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 90% of rated businesses in Copford hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Copford 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 Copford was last updated on 29 June 2026.