Food on the Move food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Colchester
Food on the Move holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 81 Layer Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7JP
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Food on the Move among the 1,191 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 | 1,191 | 89% | ← Food on the Move | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 296 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 Very 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 Food on the Move 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 Food on the Move, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colcheco Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Browning Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Budgens of Colchester Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Britts Grill Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Butterfly Blue Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Lancer House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| CESSAC Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Coffeehog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Food on the Move
What is Food on the Move's food hygiene rating?
Food on the Move has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 7 March 2025.
Is Food on the Move 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Food on the Move last inspected?
Food on the Move was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 16 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 Food on the Move?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Food on the Move compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Food on the Move is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Food on the Move 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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