Vivi's Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Colchester
Vivi's Shop holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 July 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: West Mersea Holiday Park, Seaview Avenue, West Mersea, CO5 8DA
How it compares in Colchester
In Colchester, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Vivi's Shop sits behind roughly 1,273 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,191 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ← Vivi's Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Vivi's Shop 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 Vivi's Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaview Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Aldeburgh House Caring Premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Seaview Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| The Fox Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| St Helena Shop & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Old Forge Filling Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Nupur Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Galley Seafoods Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about Vivi's Shop
What is Vivi's Shop's food hygiene rating?
Vivi's Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Colchester Council on 6 July 2023.
Is Vivi's Shop safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Vivi's Shop last inspected?
Vivi's Shop was last inspected on 6 July 2023, more than 3 years 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 Vivi's Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vivi's Shop compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, while Vivi's Shop holds a 3. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Vivi's Shop 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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