Redlands Cafe food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Colchester
Redlands Cafe 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 28 July 2025, 11 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: Shrubland Court Day Centre, 43 Shrub End Road, Colchester, CO3 3UE
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Redlands Cafe 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% | ← Redlands Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Redlands Cafe 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 Redlands Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens of Colchester Retailers - other | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Coffeehog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Colcheco Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Lancer House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Cheviot Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Britts Grill Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Browning Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Butterfly Blue Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Redlands Cafe
What is Redlands Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Redlands Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 28 July 2025.
Is Redlands Cafe 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 Redlands Cafe last inspected?
Redlands Cafe was last inspected on 28 July 2025, 11 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 Redlands Cafe?
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 Redlands Cafe compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Redlands Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Redlands Cafe 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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