West Mersea has 51 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
96% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 91% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, pub/bar/nightclub establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 6 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 47% of food businesses in West Mersea.
2 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
2 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 904 | 4.7/5 | 86% |
| Tiptree | 52 | 4.8/5 | 88% |
| 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 51 food businesses with hygiene ratings in West Mersea, out of 619,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In West Mersea, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 91% of rated businesses in West Mersea hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in West Mersea 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 West Mersea was last updated on 14 May 2026.