Truth Colchester Ltd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Colchester
Truth Colchester Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 24 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 8 Crouch Street East, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3ES
How it compares in Colchester
In Colchester, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Truth Colchester Ltd 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% | ← Truth Colchester Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Truth Colchester Ltd 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 Truth Colchester Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Chef Canton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Bon Appetit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Beacon House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| China Chef Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bella-Pais Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| BBQ Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
Questions about Truth Colchester Ltd
What is Truth Colchester Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Truth Colchester Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Colchester Council on 24 November 2022.
Is Truth Colchester Ltd 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Truth Colchester Ltd last inspected?
Truth Colchester Ltd was last inspected on 24 November 2022, more than 3 years 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 Truth Colchester Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Truth Colchester Ltd compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, while Truth Colchester Ltd holds a 4. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Truth Colchester Ltd 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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