Nando's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
Nando's 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: Nando's was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Nandos, 11-13 Head Street, Colchester, CO1 1NX
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Nando's 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% | ← Nando's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 Nando's 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 Nando's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Chappells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Caffe Nero at Fenwicks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Carluccio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Basca Indian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Bon Appetit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| BBQ Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
Questions about Nando's
What is Nando's's food hygiene rating?
Nando's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Nando's 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 Nando's last inspected?
Nando's was last inspected on 16 June 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 Nando's?
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 Nando's compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Nando's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Nando's 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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