Kiddi Caru food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Colchester
Kiddi Caru holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 February 2025, 17 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: Colne Reach, Hythe Quay, Colchester, CO2 8JB
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Kiddi Caru 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% | ← Kiddi Caru | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Kiddi Caru 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 Kiddi Caru, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bambu Vietnamese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| BBQ Lounge and Shisha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| 3D Trading/3D Candy Co Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Cafe Lato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| China City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Cafe & Ice cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Bourne and Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Ant and Chid Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about Kiddi Caru
What is Kiddi Caru's food hygiene rating?
Kiddi Caru has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 13 February 2025.
Is Kiddi Caru 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kiddi Caru last inspected?
Kiddi Caru was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 17 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 Kiddi Caru?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kiddi Caru compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Kiddi Caru is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Kiddi Caru 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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