North Hill Noodle Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
North Hill 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
This is a fresh result: North Hill Noodle Bar was inspected on 3 September 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 Noodle Bar, 2 North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1DZ
How this rating has changed
North Hill Noodle Bar was re-inspected on 3 September 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 September 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 North Hill Noodle Bar 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% | ← North Hill Noodle Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 North Hill Noodle Bar 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 North Hill 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 |
| 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 | 16 July 2026 |
| 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 |
| Bills Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2026 |
Questions about North Hill Noodle Bar
What is North Hill Noodle Bar's food hygiene rating?
North Hill Noodle Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 3 September 2026.
Is North Hill 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 North Hill Noodle Bar last inspected?
North Hill Noodle Bar was last inspected on 3 September 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 North Hill Noodle Bar?
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 North Hill Noodle Bar compare to other places in Colchester?
90% of the 1,358 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and North Hill Noodle Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects North Hill 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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