Kelly's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
Kelly's Cafe 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 9 December 2024, 19 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: Kelly's Kafe Greenstead Community Centre, Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3QE
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Kelly's Cafe 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% | ← Kelly's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kelly's Cafe 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 Kelly's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Butterflys Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Cinders Kitchen Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| AYS Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Big Up Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Bambu Vietnamese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Angelina's Day Care Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Ant and Chid Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about Kelly's Cafe
What is Kelly's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Kelly's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 9 December 2024.
Is Kelly's Cafe 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 Kelly's Cafe last inspected?
Kelly's Cafe was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 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 Kelly's Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kelly's Cafe compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Kelly's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Kelly's Cafe 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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