Gye Nyame Plaza food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Colchester
Gye Nyame Plaza holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 31 January 2023, more than 3 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: 2 Challenge Way, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2LY
How it compares in Colchester
In Colchester, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Gye Nyame Plaza sits behind roughly 1,283 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,200 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 4% | ← Gye Nyame Plaza | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Gye Nyame Plaza 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 Gye Nyame Plaza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Lato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Cafe & Ice cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Ant and Chid Retailers - other | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Aldi Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Angelina's Day Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| China City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| BHWinnock Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Bourne and Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
Questions about Gye Nyame Plaza
What is Gye Nyame Plaza's food hygiene rating?
Gye Nyame Plaza has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Colchester Council on 31 January 2023.
Is Gye Nyame Plaza safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Gye Nyame Plaza last inspected?
Gye Nyame Plaza was last inspected on 31 January 2023, more than 3 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 Gye Nyame Plaza?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gye Nyame Plaza compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, while Gye Nyame Plaza holds a 3. 50 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Gye Nyame Plaza 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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