Bill's Plaice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Colchester
Bill's Plaice 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 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 49 Church Road, Tiptree, Essex, CO5 0SU
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Bill's Plaice among the 1,191 places in Colchester holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,191 | 89% | ← Bill's Plaice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 296 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Bill's Plaice none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bill's Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| The Exchange Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Tiptree Press Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 November 2024 |
| Tiptree Day Nursery Caring Premises | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Tiptree Community Centre Other catering premises | 139 yards away | Exempt | |
| Pizza town and kebab house Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Crusty Loaf Manufacturers/packers | 139 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 139 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Bill's Plaice
What is Bill's Plaice's food hygiene rating?
Bill's Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 24 January 2024.
Is Bill's Plaice 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 Bill's Plaice last inspected?
Bill's Plaice was last inspected on 24 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bill's Plaice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bill's Plaice compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Bill's Plaice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Bill's Plaice 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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