Miller & Carter food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
Miller & Carter holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 December 2025, 9 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Colchester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Colchester ratings →
Address: Miller And Carter, 342 London Road, Stanway, CO3 8LT
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Miller & Carter among the 1,225 places in Colchester holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,225 | 90% | ← Miller & Carter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 284 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Miller & Carter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Stanway Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Franks Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Costa Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Nando's Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Miller & Carter
What is Miller & Carter's food hygiene rating?
Miller & Carter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 4 December 2025.
Is Miller & Carter 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Miller & Carter last inspected?
Miller & Carter was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
How does Miller & Carter compare to other places in Colchester?
90% of the 1,358 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Miller & Carter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Miller & Carter 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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Miller & Carter is one of 92 rated food businesses in Stanway. See every hygiene rating in Stanway →
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