Essex Army Cadet Forces food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Colchester
Essex Army Cadet Forces holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Army Cadet Force Training Centre, Cherry Tree Lane, Colchester, CO2 0BP
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Essex Army Cadet Forces 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% | ← Essex Army Cadet Forces | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Essex Army Cadet Forces 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 Essex Army Cadet Forces, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Coffeehog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Colchester Montessori Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Codfather Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Blossoms Preschool & Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
Questions about Essex Army Cadet Forces
What is Essex Army Cadet Forces's food hygiene rating?
Essex Army Cadet Forces has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 21 November 2024.
Is Essex Army Cadet Forces 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Essex Army Cadet Forces last inspected?
Essex Army Cadet Forces was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 months 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 Essex Army Cadet Forces?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Essex Army Cadet Forces compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Essex Army Cadet Forces is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Essex Army Cadet Forces 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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