The Noodle Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
The Noodle Bar 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 22 November 2024, 19 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: 2 North Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DZ
How it compares in Colchester
That puts The Noodle Bar among the 1,200 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 | 1,200 | 89% | ← The Noodle Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 302 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Noodle Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basca Indian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Chappells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
| Caffe Nero at Fenwicks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Carluccio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Church Street Tavern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about The Noodle Bar
What is The Noodle Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Noodle Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 22 November 2024.
Is The Noodle Bar 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 The Noodle Bar last inspected?
The Noodle Bar was last inspected on 22 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
How does The Noodle Bar compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and The Noodle Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects The Noodle Bar 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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