The Lexden Crown food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
The Lexden Crown 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 8 October 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: Crown Inn, 235 Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 4DA
How it compares in Colchester
That puts The Lexden Crown 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% | ← The Lexden Crown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Lexden Crown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China One Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Coffeehog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Chilli Brothers Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Colchester County High School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Cheviot Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about The Lexden Crown
What is The Lexden Crown's food hygiene rating?
The Lexden Crown has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 8 October 2025.
Is The Lexden Crown 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 The Lexden Crown last inspected?
The Lexden Crown was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
How does The Lexden Crown compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and The Lexden Crown is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects The Lexden Crown 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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