Greenstead Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Colchester
Greenstead Fish & Chips holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 29 February 2024, more than 2 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: 4 Five Fields Court, Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3PX
How it compares in Colchester
In Colchester, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Greenstead Fish & Chips 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% | ← Greenstead Fish & Chips | |
| 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 Very 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 Greenstead Fish & Chips 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 Greenstead Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Butterflys Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Cinders Kitchen Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| AYS Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Big Up Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Bambu Vietnamese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Angelina's Day Care Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Ant and Chid Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about Greenstead Fish & Chips
What is Greenstead Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
Greenstead Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Colchester Council on 29 February 2024.
Is Greenstead Fish & Chips 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Greenstead Fish & Chips last inspected?
Greenstead Fish & Chips was last inspected on 29 February 2024, more than 2 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 Greenstead Fish & Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Greenstead Fish & Chips compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, while Greenstead Fish & Chips holds a 4. 82 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Greenstead Fish & Chips 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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