Le Maison Talbooth food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Colchester
Le Maison Talbooth holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 July 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Talbooth House & Spa Maison Talbooth, Stratford Road, Dedham, CO7 6HN
How it compares in Colchester
In Colchester, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Le Maison Talbooth sits behind roughly 1,191 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,191 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ← Le Maison Talbooth | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Le Maison Talbooth 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 Le Maison Talbooth, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Bakery Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| The Cabinet Room Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Marlborough Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Fun 4 Kids @ Dedham School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| The Boatyard Dedham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 April 2025 |
| The Dedham Centre Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Blackbrook House (Anchor Trust) Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Munnings tea room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about Le Maison Talbooth
What is Le Maison Talbooth's food hygiene rating?
Le Maison Talbooth has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Colchester Council on 4 July 2025.
Is Le Maison Talbooth safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Le Maison Talbooth last inspected?
Le Maison Talbooth was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 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 Le Maison Talbooth?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Le Maison Talbooth compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, while Le Maison Talbooth holds a 4. 82 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Le Maison Talbooth 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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