Victoria Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Colchester
Victoria Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 May 2023, more than 3 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: 10 North Station Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1RB
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Victoria Inn 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% | ← Victoria Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Victoria Inn 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 Victoria Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar B Q House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| cafe malabar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Buzz Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Adamexpo Limited Retailers - other | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Belle Vue Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
Questions about Victoria Inn
What is Victoria Inn's food hygiene rating?
Victoria Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 25 May 2023.
Is Victoria Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Victoria Inn last inspected?
Victoria Inn was last inspected on 25 May 2023, more than 3 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 Victoria Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Victoria Inn compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Victoria Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Victoria Inn 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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