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
This is a fresh result: Beauty at the Bay was inspected on 20 August 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: 269 Bergholt Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5AT
How this rating has changed
Beauty at the Bay was re-inspected on 20 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 August 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 Beauty at the Bay 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% | ← Beauty at the Bay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 | 20 July 2026 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| Alderwood Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| ASDA Instore Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| ASDA Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2026 |
| 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 | 20 August 2026 |
| Chestnut House Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
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 20 August 2026.
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 20 August 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 Beauty at the Bay?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "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?
90% of the 1,358 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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