Layer Marney Meats food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Colchester
Layer Marney Meats holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 February 2025, 16 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: Warren Lane, Stanway, Essex, CO3 0LN
How it compares in Colchester
In Colchester, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Layer Marney Meats sits behind roughly 1,200 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,200 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 6% | ← Layer Marney Meats | |
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 302 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Layer Marney Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackberry Road Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Books, Brew & Boutique Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Costa Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Chilli Brothers Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| China One Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Layer Marney Meats
What is Layer Marney Meats's food hygiene rating?
Layer Marney Meats has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Colchester Council on 27 February 2025.
Is Layer Marney Meats safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Layer Marney Meats last inspected?
Layer Marney Meats was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
How does Layer Marney Meats compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, while Layer Marney Meats holds a 4. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Layer Marney Meats 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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