Layer Marney Meats food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Colchester
Layer Marney Meats holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 June 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Colchester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Colchester ratings →
Address: Warren Lane, Stanway, Essex, CO3 0LN
How this rating has changed
Layer Marney Meats has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 12 June 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 June 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Layer Marney Meats among the 1,225 places in Colchester holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,225 | 90% | ← Layer Marney Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 284 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 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 Layer Marney Meats 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 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 | 19 August 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| 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 | 27 July 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| 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 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Layer Marney Meats 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Layer Marney Meats last inspected?
Layer Marney Meats was last inspected on 12 June 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 Layer Marney Meats?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Layer Marney Meats compare to other places in Colchester?
90% of the 1,358 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Layer Marney Meats is one of them.
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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Layer Marney Meats is one of 92 rated food businesses in Stanway. See every hygiene rating in Stanway →
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