Greyfriars food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Colchester
Greyfriars holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 February 2025, 17 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: Grey Friars Hotel, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UG
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Greyfriars 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% | ← Greyfriars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Greyfriars, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABI Store Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Bridgeway Ministry Retailers - other | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Castle Methodist Church Other catering premises | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Aburi Japanese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| BakeHouse Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Castlegate Day Centre Other catering premises | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Choice Foods Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| 90 Minutes Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Greyfriars
What is Greyfriars's food hygiene rating?
Greyfriars has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Greyfriars 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Greyfriars last inspected?
Greyfriars was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
How does Greyfriars compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Greyfriars is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Greyfriars 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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