Essex Care Consortium food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Colchester
Essex Care Consortium holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Maldon Road, Birch, Essex, CO2 0NU
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Essex Care Consortium 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% | ← Essex Care Consortium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Essex Care Consortium 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 Essex Care Consortium, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch C of E Primary School School/college/university | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| The Hare & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Colchester Zoo Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| The Outpost Coffee Lounge Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Smokes Catering Ltd Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Wick Farm Meats Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2023 |
| Layer-de-la-Haye Primary School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Marney Partnership Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about Essex Care Consortium
What is Essex Care Consortium's food hygiene rating?
Essex Care Consortium has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 10 October 2024.
Is Essex Care Consortium 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Essex Care Consortium last inspected?
Essex Care Consortium was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 months 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 Essex Care Consortium?
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 Essex Care Consortium compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Essex Care Consortium is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Essex Care Consortium 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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