Essex Care Consortium Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Colchester
Essex Care Consortium Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Essex Care Consortium Ltd was inspected on 11 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: The Laurels, Station Road, Marks Tey, CO6 1EE
How this rating has changed
Essex Care Consortium Ltd was re-inspected on 11 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 August 2026 | 5 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 Essex Care Consortium Ltd 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% | ← Essex Care Consortium Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Essex Care Consortium Ltd 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 Essex Care Consortium Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Link Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Sea Horse Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Fortune House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| London road bakery ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Marks Tey Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2020 |
| A Willsher and Son Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Jane's Pantry Manufacturers/packers | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2026 |
| Bungalow Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Essex Care Consortium Ltd
What is Essex Care Consortium Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Essex Care Consortium Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 11 August 2026.
Is Essex Care Consortium Ltd 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Essex Care Consortium Ltd last inspected?
Essex Care Consortium Ltd was last inspected on 11 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 Essex Care Consortium Ltd?
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 Essex Care Consortium Ltd compare to other places in Colchester?
90% of the 1,358 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Essex Care Consortium Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Essex Care Consortium Ltd 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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Essex Care Consortium Ltd is one of 23 rated food businesses in Marks Tey. See every hygiene rating in Marks Tey →
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