Putt in the Park food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
Putt in the Park 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 10 September 2024, 22 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.
Address: Cafe In The Park, Castle Park, High Street, CO1 1UN
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Putt in the Park 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% | ← Putt in the Park | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Putt in the Park 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 Putt in the Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Methodist Church Other catering premises | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2022 |
| Castlegate Day Centre Other catering premises | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester School/college/university | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| ABI Store Retailers - other | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Claydons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| BakeHouse Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Bridgeway Ministry Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2022 |
| City Centre Convenience Store Retailers - other | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about Putt in the Park
What is Putt in the Park's food hygiene rating?
Putt in the Park has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 10 September 2024.
Is Putt in the Park 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 Putt in the Park last inspected?
Putt in the Park was last inspected on 10 September 2024, 22 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 Putt in the Park?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Putt in the Park compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Putt in the Park is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Putt in the Park 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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