Queen Elizabeth Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Colchester
Queen Elizabeth Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Queen Elizabeth Hall was inspected on 14 August 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: Layer Village Hall, New Cut, Layer de la Haye, CO2 0EH
How this rating has changed
Queen Elizabeth Hall was re-inspected on 14 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 August 2026 | Exempt 5 | Held |
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 Queen Elizabeth Hall 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% | ← Queen Elizabeth Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Queen Elizabeth Hall 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 Queen Elizabeth Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layer-de-la-Haye Primary School School/college/university | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Layer Village Store Retailers - other | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Iced N A Slice Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2021 |
| Donkey & Buskins Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2026 |
| Bannatyne Health Club & Spa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Queen Elizabeth Hall
What is Queen Elizabeth Hall's food hygiene rating?
Queen Elizabeth Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 14 August 2026.
Is Queen Elizabeth Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Queen Elizabeth Hall last inspected?
Queen Elizabeth Hall was last inspected on 14 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Queen Elizabeth Hall?
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 Queen Elizabeth Hall compare to other places in Colchester?
90% of the 1,358 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Queen Elizabeth Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Queen Elizabeth Hall 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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