Vivi's Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Colchester
Vivi's Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Vivi's Shop was inspected on 16 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Colchester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Colchester ratings →
Address: West Mersea Holiday Park, Seaview Avenue, West Mersea, CO5 8DA
How this rating has changed
Vivi's Shop has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 16 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Vivi's Shop among the 1,225 places in Colchester holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,225 | 90% | ← Vivi's Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 284 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 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 | 29 July 2026 |
| 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 | 10 August 2026 |
Questions about Vivi's Shop
What is Vivi's Shop's food hygiene rating?
Vivi's Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 16 July 2026.
Is Vivi's Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vivi's Shop last inspected?
Vivi's Shop was last inspected on 16 July 2026, a month 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 "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 Vivi's Shop compare to other places in Colchester?
90% of the 1,358 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Vivi's Shop is one of them.
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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Vivi's Shop is one of 51 rated food businesses in West Mersea. See every hygiene rating in West Mersea →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.colchester.gov.uk/
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