The Snack Shack ARC Raceway food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Colchester
The Snack Shack ARC Raceway 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 20 February 2026, 4 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: The Snack Shack, 288 Old London Road, Marks Tey, CO6 1EY
How it compares in Colchester
That puts The Snack Shack ARC Raceway 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 Snack Shack ARC Raceway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Snack Shack ARC Raceway 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 Snack Shack ARC Raceway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Sextons Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Way To The Raj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 March 2026 |
| Feering Falcons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 December 2021 |
| Essex Care Consortium Ltd Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Jhaal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 February 2026 |
| Sea Horse Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Fortune House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| London road bakery ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about The Snack Shack ARC Raceway
What is The Snack Shack ARC Raceway's food hygiene rating?
The Snack Shack ARC Raceway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 20 February 2026.
Is The Snack Shack ARC Raceway 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 The Snack Shack ARC Raceway last inspected?
The Snack Shack ARC Raceway was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 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 The Snack Shack ARC Raceway?
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 The Snack Shack ARC Raceway compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and The Snack Shack ARC Raceway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects The Snack Shack ARC Raceway 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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