Dedham has 18 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5, which is in line with the national average of 4.6.
88% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 76% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house establishments lead the way with an average rating of 4.8 across 4 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 29% of food businesses in Dedham.
Showing 1–18 of 18 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 914 | 4.8/5 | 86% |
| Tiptree | 52 | 4.8/5 | 88% |
| West Mersea | 51 | 4.9/5 | 91% |
| Wivenhoe | 42 | 4.9/5 | 94% |
| Essex | 35 | 4.8/5 | 79% |
| Copford |
There are currently 18 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Dedham, out of 632,959 rated establishments across the UK.
In Dedham, the average hygiene rating is 4.6/5 — in line with the national average of 4.6/5. 76% of rated businesses in Dedham hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Dedham 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 Dedham was last updated on 13 June 2026.
| 32 |
| 4.9/5 |
| 90% |