Al pacino Italy food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
Al pacino Italy holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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 15 October 2024, 20 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: Al Pacino Italy, 3-7 Museum Street, Colchester, CO1 1TN
How it compares in Colchester
In Colchester, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Al pacino Italy sits behind roughly 1,283 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,200 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 4% | ← Al pacino Italy | |
| 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 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 Al pacino Italy 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 Al pacino Italy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABI Store Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Castle Methodist Church Other catering premises | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| BakeHouse Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Castlegate Day Centre Other catering premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Bridgeway Ministry Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Chaiiwala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester School/college/university | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Bills Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
Questions about Al pacino Italy
What is Al pacino Italy's food hygiene rating?
Al pacino Italy has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Colchester Council on 15 October 2024.
Is Al pacino Italy safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 Al pacino Italy last inspected?
Al pacino Italy was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 20 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 Al pacino Italy?
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 Al pacino Italy compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, while Al pacino Italy holds a 3. 50 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Al pacino Italy 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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