Woodlands food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Colchester
Woodlands 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 2 May 2025, 14 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: 76 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3SP
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Woodlands 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% | ← Woodlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Woodlands 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 Woodlands, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheviot Nursing Home Caring Premises | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Budgens of Colchester Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Aramark Ltd @ Colchester Institute School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Centre for Hospitalities & Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| China Chef Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Lancer House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Bella's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Beacon House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
Questions about Woodlands
What is Woodlands's food hygiene rating?
Woodlands has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 2 May 2025.
Is Woodlands 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 Woodlands last inspected?
Woodlands was last inspected on 2 May 2025, 14 months 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 Woodlands?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Woodlands compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Woodlands is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Woodlands 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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