Greenstead Association Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Colchester
Greenstead Association Social Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 June 2025, 12 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: Blackthorn Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3QD
How it compares in Colchester
In Colchester, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Greenstead Association Social Club sits behind roughly 1,200 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,200 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 6% | ← Greenstead Association Social Club | |
| 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 Greenstead Association Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Butterflys Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| AYS Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Bambu Vietnamese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Big Up Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Angelina's Day Care Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| BBQ Lounge and Shisha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Ant and Chid Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about Greenstead Association Social Club
What is Greenstead Association Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Greenstead Association Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Colchester Council on 24 June 2025.
Is Greenstead Association Social Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Greenstead Association Social Club last inspected?
Greenstead Association Social Club was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
How does Greenstead Association Social Club compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, while Greenstead Association Social Club holds a 4. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Greenstead Association Social Club 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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