Wigborough Traditional Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Colchester
Wigborough Traditional Meats holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 June 2025, 12 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: Garr House Farm, Layer Road, Great Wigborough, CO5 7RR
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Wigborough Traditional Meats 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% | ← Wigborough Traditional Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Wigborough Traditional Meats 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 Wigborough Traditional Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Wildlife Sales Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| The Hare & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Potters Resort Five Lakes Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Marney Partnership Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Little Doves Day Nursery Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Plough Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Peldon Village Hall Other catering premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2020 |
| Wick Farm Meats Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2023 |
Questions about Wigborough Traditional Meats
What is Wigborough Traditional Meats's food hygiene rating?
Wigborough Traditional Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 18 June 2025.
Is Wigborough Traditional Meats 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wigborough Traditional Meats last inspected?
Wigborough Traditional Meats was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 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 Wigborough Traditional Meats?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Wigborough Traditional Meats compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Wigborough Traditional Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Wigborough Traditional Meats 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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