Chicago's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
Chicago's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 8 Eld Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1LS
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Chicago's 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% | ← Chicago's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Chicago's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChinaTown Colchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Boots Uk Ltd Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Cafe at Number 21 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Bella-Pais Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Aunties Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| BakeHouse Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Aburi Japanese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Chicago's
What is Chicago's's food hygiene rating?
Chicago's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 17 March 2025.
Is Chicago's 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chicago's last inspected?
Chicago's was last inspected on 17 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
How does Chicago's compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Chicago's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Chicago's 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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