Oaks Hospital food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Colchester
Oaks Hospital 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 9 April 2025, 15 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: The Oaks Hospital, Oaks Place, Colchester, CO4 5XR
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Oaks Hospital 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% | ← Oaks Hospital | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Oaks Hospital, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benny's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| ASDA Instore Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| ASDA Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Chestnut House Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Beauty at the Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Co-op Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
Questions about Oaks Hospital
What is Oaks Hospital's food hygiene rating?
Oaks Hospital has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 9 April 2025.
Is Oaks Hospital 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 Oaks Hospital last inspected?
Oaks Hospital was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
How does Oaks Hospital compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Oaks Hospital is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Oaks Hospital 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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