The Eat Inn Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
The Eat Inn Diner 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 18 August 2025, 10 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: 6 Grange Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HG
How it compares in Colchester
That puts The Eat Inn Diner 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 Eat Inn Diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Eat Inn Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Trading/3D Candy Co Retailers - other | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Bakeoffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| BBQ Lounge and Shisha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Bambu Vietnamese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Cleaveland Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Bonds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Buffalo Joe's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Bourne and Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
Questions about The Eat Inn Diner
What is The Eat Inn Diner's food hygiene rating?
The Eat Inn Diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 18 August 2025.
Is The Eat Inn Diner 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 Eat Inn Diner last inspected?
The Eat Inn Diner was last inspected on 18 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
How does The Eat Inn Diner compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and The Eat Inn Diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects The Eat Inn Diner 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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