The Odd One Out food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Colchester
The Odd One Out 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 20 June 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: 28 Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7ET
How it compares in Colchester
That puts The Odd One Out among the 1,191 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 | 1,191 | 89% | ← The Odd One Out | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 296 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Odd One Out 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 The Odd One Out, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aunties Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Choice Foods Retailers - other | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2020 |
| 90 Minutes Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| BHWinnock Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Aburi Japanese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| ChinaTown Colchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Chicago's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
Questions about The Odd One Out
What is The Odd One Out's food hygiene rating?
The Odd One Out has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 20 June 2023.
Is The Odd One Out 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 The Odd One Out last inspected?
The Odd One Out was last inspected on 20 June 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 The Odd One Out?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Odd One Out compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and The Odd One Out is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects The Odd One Out 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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