Matha Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Colchester
Matha Supermarket holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 November 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: Unit B1, Sheepen Road Retail Park, Sheepen Road, CO3 3GT
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Matha Supermarket among the 1,200 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 | 1,200 | 89% | ← Matha Supermarket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 6% | ||
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Matha Supermarket 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 Matha Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark Ltd @ Colchester Institute School/college/university | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Centre for Hospitalities & Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Adamexpo Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Chappells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
| Basca Indian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| China Chef Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Matha Supermarket
What is Matha Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Matha Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Matha Supermarket 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Matha Supermarket last inspected?
Matha Supermarket was last inspected on 26 November 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 Matha Supermarket?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Matha Supermarket compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Matha Supermarket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Matha Supermarket 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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