Chesterwell Plaza Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Colchester
Chesterwell Plaza Day Nursery 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
This is a fresh result: Chesterwell Plaza Day Nursery was inspected on 21 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: Chesterwell Plaza, Cordelia Drive, Colchester, CO4 6AZ
How this rating has changed
Chesterwell Plaza Day Nursery was re-inspected on 21 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 August 2026 | 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 Chesterwell Plaza Day Nursery 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% | ← Chesterwell Plaza Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chesterwell Plaza Day Nursery 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 Chesterwell Plaza Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Chestnut House Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Clip n Climb Colchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| BP Garage Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Colchester Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2026 |
| Bishop William Ward School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Beauty at the Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
Questions about Chesterwell Plaza Day Nursery
What is Chesterwell Plaza Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Chesterwell Plaza Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 21 August 2026.
Is Chesterwell Plaza Day Nursery 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 Chesterwell Plaza Day Nursery last inspected?
Chesterwell Plaza Day Nursery was last inspected on 21 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chesterwell Plaza Day Nursery?
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 Chesterwell Plaza Day Nursery compare to other places in Colchester?
90% of the 1,358 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Chesterwell Plaza Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Chesterwell Plaza Day Nursery 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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