The Coast Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
The Coast Inn 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 30 June 2025, 12 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: 108 Coast Road, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8NA
How it compares in Colchester
That puts The Coast Inn 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 Coast Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Coast Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mersea Island Watersports Ltd Other catering premises | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Waterfront Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| West Mersea Yacht Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| The Blackwater Pearl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| The Victory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| The Company Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 November 2025 |
| Dabchicks Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Valeries Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about The Coast Inn
What is The Coast Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Coast Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 30 June 2025.
Is The Coast Inn 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 Coast Inn last inspected?
The Coast Inn was last inspected on 30 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
How does The Coast Inn compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and The Coast Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects The Coast Inn 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Coast Inn is one of 51 rated food businesses in West Mersea. See every hygiene rating in West Mersea →
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