Henley's of Wivenhoe food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Colchester
Henley's of Wivenhoe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Henley's of Wivenhoe was inspected on 23 July 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: 9 Vine Parade, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9HA
How this rating has changed
Henley's of Wivenhoe was re-inspected on 23 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 July 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 Henley's of Wivenhoe 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% | ← Henley's of Wivenhoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Henley's of Wivenhoe 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 Henley's of Wivenhoe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Bonds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Buffalo Joe's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2026 |
| Day Nursery & Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Bolivian Pastries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Brunch Brunch Baby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2026 |
| Barrells of Wivenhoe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about Henley's of Wivenhoe
What is Henley's of Wivenhoe's food hygiene rating?
Henley's of Wivenhoe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 23 July 2026.
Is Henley's of Wivenhoe 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Henley's of Wivenhoe last inspected?
Henley's of Wivenhoe was last inspected on 23 July 2026, a month 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 Henley's of Wivenhoe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Henley's of Wivenhoe compare to other places in Colchester?
90% of the 1,358 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Henley's of Wivenhoe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Henley's of Wivenhoe 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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Henley's of Wivenhoe is one of 43 rated food businesses in Wivenhoe. See every hygiene rating in Wivenhoe →
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