Sarah Jane Creates food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Colchester
Sarah Jane Creates holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 August 2022, more than 4 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.
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: 3 School Road, Copford, Essex, CO6 1BW
How this rating has changed
Sarah Jane Creates was re-inspected on 12 August 2022 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 August 2022 | 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 Sarah Jane Creates 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% | ← Sarah Jane Creates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Sarah Jane Creates 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 Sarah Jane Creates, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Local Essex & Suffolk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Penny Meadow Life Skills Centre (Achieve Together) Other catering premises | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Bungalow Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| A Willsher and Son Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Jane's Pantry Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2026 |
| Marks Tey Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2020 |
| London road bakery ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Fortune House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Sarah Jane Creates
What is Sarah Jane Creates's food hygiene rating?
Sarah Jane Creates has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 12 August 2022.
Is Sarah Jane Creates 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sarah Jane Creates last inspected?
Sarah Jane Creates was last inspected on 12 August 2022, more than 4 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 Sarah Jane Creates?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sarah Jane Creates compare to other places in Colchester?
90% of the 1,358 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Sarah Jane Creates is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Sarah Jane Creates 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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