Sunhill Early Learning Colchester food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Colchester
Sunhill Early Learning Colchester holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Nursery, Braiswick Primary School, Apprentice Drive, CO4 5QJ
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Sunhill Early Learning Colchester 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% | ← Sunhill Early Learning Colchester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Sunhill Early Learning Colchester 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 Sunhill Early Learning Colchester, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braiswick Primary School School/college/university | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Beauty at the Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Alderwood Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Belle Vue Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Aramark Ltd @ Colchester Institute School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Centre for Hospitalities & Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| ASDA Instore Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Sunhill Early Learning Colchester
What is Sunhill Early Learning Colchester's food hygiene rating?
Sunhill Early Learning Colchester has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 6 February 2024.
Is Sunhill Early Learning Colchester 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sunhill Early Learning Colchester last inspected?
Sunhill Early Learning Colchester was last inspected on 6 February 2024, more than 2 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 Sunhill Early Learning Colchester?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sunhill Early Learning Colchester compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Sunhill Early Learning Colchester is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Sunhill Early Learning Colchester 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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