Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park was inspected on 14 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: Marks & Spencer Unit A1-A3, Stane Retail Park, Western Approach, CO3 8DW
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How this rating has changed
Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park was re-inspected on 14 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
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 Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park 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% | ← Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park 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 Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Harvester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Costa Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
Questions about Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park
What is Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park's food hygiene rating?
Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 14 July 2026.
Is Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park last inspected?
Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park was last inspected on 14 July 2026, a month 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 Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park compare to other places in Colchester?
90% of the 1,358 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park 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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