Lion Corner Community Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Colchester
Lion Corner Community Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 October 2020, more than 5 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.
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: 1 Lion Corner, Mersea Road, Langenhoe, CO5 7LF
How this rating has changed
Lion Corner Community Shop was re-inspected on 13 October 2020 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 October 2020 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Lion Corner Community Shop 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% | ← Lion Corner Community Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Lion Corner Community Shop 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 Lion Corner Community Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abberton & District Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Peldon Cafe and Flower Studio Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Essex Army Cadet Forces Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| The Whalebone Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Aveley Lodge Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| Peldon Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2020 |
| Premier Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| China House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Lion Corner Community Shop
What is Lion Corner Community Shop's food hygiene rating?
Lion Corner Community Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 13 October 2020.
Is Lion Corner Community Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lion Corner Community Shop last inspected?
Lion Corner Community Shop was last inspected on 13 October 2020, more than 5 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 Lion Corner Community Shop?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lion Corner Community Shop compare to other places in Colchester?
90% of the 1,358 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Lion Corner Community Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Lion Corner Community Shop 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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