The Master Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Colchester
The Master Chef holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 27 June 2022, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 44 St Christopher Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0NA
How it compares in Colchester
That puts The Master Chef 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% | ← The Master Chef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Master Chef 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 The Master Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Eastwood Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Abacus Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Butterflys Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Big Up Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Cinders Kitchen Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| AYS Care Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about The Master Chef
What is The Master Chef's food hygiene rating?
The Master Chef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 27 June 2022.
Is The Master Chef 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Master Chef last inspected?
The Master Chef was last inspected on 27 June 2022, more than 4 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 The Master Chef?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Master Chef compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and The Master Chef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects The Master Chef 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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