Seaview Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
Seaview Cafe 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 29 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: West Mersea Holiday Park, Seaview Avenue, West Mersea, CO5 8DA
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Seaview Cafe 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% | ← Seaview Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Seaview Cafe 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 Seaview Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivi's Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 July 2023 |
| 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 Seaview Cafe
What is Seaview Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Seaview Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 29 October 2024.
Is Seaview Cafe 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 Seaview Cafe last inspected?
Seaview Cafe was last inspected on 29 October 2024, 20 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 Seaview Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Seaview Cafe compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Seaview Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Seaview Cafe 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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