UniMart Asian Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Colchester
UniMart Asian Supermarket holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 1 December 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: Flat 1, Flats 1 to 117, Ballantyne Drive, CO2 8XZ
How it compares in Colchester
In Colchester, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so UniMart Asian Supermarket 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% | ← UniMart Asian Supermarket | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 UniMart Asian Supermarket 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 UniMart Asian Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBQ Lounge and Shisha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Bambu Vietnamese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| 3D Trading/3D Candy Co Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Bakeoffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Bonds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Buffalo Joe's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| China City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Bourne and Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
Questions about UniMart Asian Supermarket
What is UniMart Asian Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
UniMart Asian Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Colchester Council on 1 December 2022.
Is UniMart Asian Supermarket 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was UniMart Asian Supermarket last inspected?
UniMart Asian Supermarket was last inspected on 1 December 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 UniMart Asian Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does UniMart Asian Supermarket compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, while UniMart Asian Supermarket holds a 4. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects UniMart Asian Supermarket 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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