Heavenly Desserts food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
Heavenly Desserts 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
The rating dates from 28 October 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: 5 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DA
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Heavenly Desserts 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% | ← Heavenly Desserts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Heavenly Desserts 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 Heavenly Desserts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Chappells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
| Caffe Nero at Fenwicks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Carluccio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Church Street Tavern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Basca Indian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Heavenly Desserts
What is Heavenly Desserts's food hygiene rating?
Heavenly Desserts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 28 October 2022.
Is Heavenly Desserts 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 Heavenly Desserts last inspected?
Heavenly Desserts was last inspected on 28 October 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 Heavenly Desserts?
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 Heavenly Desserts compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Heavenly Desserts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Heavenly Desserts 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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