Colchester Brewery Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Colchester
Colchester Brewery Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 November 2024, 20 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: Unit 16, Wakes Hall Business Centre, Colchester Road, CO6 2DY
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Colchester Brewery Ltd 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% | ← Colchester Brewery Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Colchester Brewery Ltd 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 Colchester Brewery Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 February 2026 |
| White Colne Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Brook House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
Questions about Colchester Brewery Ltd
What is Colchester Brewery Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Colchester Brewery Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 12 November 2024.
Is Colchester Brewery Ltd 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Colchester Brewery Ltd last inspected?
Colchester Brewery Ltd was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 20 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 Colchester Brewery Ltd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Colchester Brewery Ltd compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Colchester Brewery Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Colchester Brewery Ltd 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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