Away Resorts Mersea Island food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Colchester
Away Resorts Mersea Island holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 2026, 2 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: Elmcroft, Fen Lane, East Mersea, CO5 8UA
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Away Resorts Mersea Island 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% | ← Away Resorts Mersea Island | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Away Resorts Mersea Island 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.
Questions about Away Resorts Mersea Island
What is Away Resorts Mersea Island's food hygiene rating?
Away Resorts Mersea Island has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Away Resorts Mersea Island 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Away Resorts Mersea Island last inspected?
Away Resorts Mersea Island was last inspected on 13 May 2026, 2 months 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 Away Resorts Mersea Island?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Away Resorts Mersea Island compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Away Resorts Mersea Island is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Away Resorts Mersea Island 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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