Beauty at the Bay food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
Beauty at the Bay 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 5 December 2023, 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: 269 Bergholt Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5AT
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Beauty at the Bay 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% | ← Beauty at the Bay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Beauty at the Bay 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 Beauty at the Bay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braiswick Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Alderwood Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Co-op Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| ASDA Instore Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| ASDA Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Benny's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Belle Vue Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
Questions about Beauty at the Bay
What is Beauty at the Bay's food hygiene rating?
Beauty at the Bay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 5 December 2023.
Is Beauty at the Bay 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 Beauty at the Bay last inspected?
Beauty at the Bay was last inspected on 5 December 2023, 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 Beauty at the Bay?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Beauty at the Bay compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Beauty at the Bay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Beauty at the Bay 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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