Wink Lee food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Colchester
Wink Lee holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2023, 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: Wink Lee Chinese Takeaway, 197 Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3DF
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Wink Lee 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% | ← Wink Lee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Wink Lee 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 Wink Lee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYS Care Caring Premises | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Big Up Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Butterflys Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Angelina's Day Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Cinders Kitchen Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Ant and Chid Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Wink Lee
What is Wink Lee's food hygiene rating?
Wink Lee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 14 November 2023.
Is Wink Lee 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wink Lee last inspected?
Wink Lee was last inspected on 14 November 2023, 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 Wink Lee?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wink Lee compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Wink Lee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Wink Lee 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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