Feering Falcons food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Colchester
Feering Falcons holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 December 2021, more than 4 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: Elm Farm, Broad Green, Coggeshall, CO6 1HU
How it compares in Colchester
In Colchester, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Feering Falcons sits behind roughly 1,273 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,191 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ← Feering Falcons | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Feering Falcons 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 Feering Falcons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharf Brewery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Kings Arms Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Shell Sextons Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Feering Falcons
What is Feering Falcons's food hygiene rating?
Feering Falcons has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Colchester Council on 9 December 2021.
Is Feering Falcons safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Feering Falcons last inspected?
Feering Falcons was last inspected on 9 December 2021, more than 4 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 Feering Falcons?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Feering Falcons compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, while Feering Falcons holds a 3. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Feering Falcons 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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