Bar B Q House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Colchester
Bar B Q House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 September 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
96% of rated food businesses in Colchester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Colchester ratings →
Address: 45 North Station Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1RQ
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Bar B Q House among the 1,225 places in Colchester holding top marks, 90% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,225 | 90% | ← Bar B Q House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 284 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bar B Q House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Buzz Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| cafe malabar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2026 |
| Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Adamexpo Limited Retailers - other | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Belle Vue Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2026 |
| Basca Indian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about Bar B Q House
What is Bar B Q House's food hygiene rating?
Bar B Q House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 24 September 2024.
Is Bar B Q House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bar B Q House last inspected?
Bar B Q House was last inspected on 24 September 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
How does Bar B Q House compare to other places in Colchester?
90% of the 1,358 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Bar B Q House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Bar B Q House and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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