Preto food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
Preto holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 September 2025, 9 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: 59 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DH
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Preto 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% | ← Preto | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Preto, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BakeHouse Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| ABI Store Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Castle Methodist Church Other catering premises | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Castlegate Day Centre Other catering premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Bridgeway Ministry Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Chaiiwala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Bills Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Boots Uk Ltd Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about Preto
What is Preto's food hygiene rating?
Preto has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Preto 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Preto last inspected?
Preto was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
How does Preto compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Preto is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Preto 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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