The Bonnie Blue Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Colchester
The Bonnie Blue Oak holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 April 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: Bonnie Blue Oak Public House, 40 Oak Road, Tiptree, CO5 0NF
How it compares in Colchester
That puts The Bonnie Blue Oak 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 Bonnie Blue Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Bonnie Blue Oak 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 The Bonnie Blue Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maypole Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Thurstable School School/college/university | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Baynards County Primary School School/college/university | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Henderson and Harvard Bungalows Caring Premises | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| The Factory Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Offie Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| The Coffee Crate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| The Coffee Crate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about The Bonnie Blue Oak
What is The Bonnie Blue Oak's food hygiene rating?
The Bonnie Blue Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 16 April 2025.
Is The Bonnie Blue Oak 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bonnie Blue Oak last inspected?
The Bonnie Blue Oak was last inspected on 16 April 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 The Bonnie Blue Oak?
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 The Bonnie Blue Oak compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and The Bonnie Blue Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects The Bonnie Blue Oak 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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