Rowans Care Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Colchester
Rowans Care Ltd 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 19 February 2024, more than 2 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: Rowans, 50 Newbridge Road, Tiptree, CO5 0HX
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Rowans Care Ltd 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% | ← Rowans Care Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Rowans Care Ltd 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 Rowans Care Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Dear Grace Home and Gift Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| New Wongs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| G Millin and Sons Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Pizza town and kebab house Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Crusty Loaf Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Iceland Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Rowans Care Ltd
What is Rowans Care Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Rowans Care Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 19 February 2024.
Is Rowans Care Ltd 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 Rowans Care Ltd last inspected?
Rowans Care Ltd was last inspected on 19 February 2024, more than 2 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 Rowans Care Ltd?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rowans Care Ltd compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Rowans Care Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Rowans Care Ltd 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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