One Stop food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Colchester
One Stop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 December 2020, more than 5 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: 1-5 Vine Parade, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9HA
How this rating has changed
One Stop was re-inspected on 9 December 2020 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 December 2020 | 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 One Stop 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% | ← One Stop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 One Stop 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 One Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Bonds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Buffalo Joe's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Day Nursery & Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Bolivian Pastries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Brunch Brunch Baby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Barrells of Wivenhoe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about One Stop
What is One Stop's food hygiene rating?
One Stop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 9 December 2020.
Is One Stop 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was One Stop last inspected?
One Stop was last inspected on 9 December 2020, more than 5 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 One Stop?
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 One Stop compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and One Stop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects One Stop 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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One Stop is one of 42 rated food businesses in Wivenhoe. See every hygiene rating in Wivenhoe →
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