The Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Colchester
The Deli holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 28 November 2025, 7 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: 9 Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NF
How it compares in Colchester
In Colchester, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Deli sits behind roughly 1,273 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,191 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ← The Deli | |
| 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 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 The Deli 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 The Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Street Tavern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Chappells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Bon Appetit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Chef Canton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Beacon House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
Questions about The Deli
What is The Deli's food hygiene rating?
The Deli has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Colchester Council on 28 November 2025.
Is The Deli safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 The Deli last inspected?
The Deli was last inspected on 28 November 2025, 7 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 The Deli?
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 The Deli compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, while The Deli holds a 3. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects The Deli 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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