Wivenhoe has 42 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
100% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 94% achieving the top rating of 5.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 31% of food businesses in Wivenhoe.
3 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
Showing 1–42 of 42 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 905 | 4.7/5 | 86% |
| Tiptree | 52 | 4.8/5 | 88% |
| West Mersea | 51 | 4.9/5 | 91% |
| Essex | 34 | 4.8/5 | 81% |
| Copford | 32 | 4.9/5 | 90% |
| Berechurch | 22 | 4.8/5 | 89% |
There are currently 42 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Wivenhoe, out of 620,618 rated establishments across the UK.
In Wivenhoe, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 94% of rated businesses in Wivenhoe hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Wivenhoe 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 Wivenhoe was last updated on 16 May 2026.