Cafe Local food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
Cafe Local 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
This is a fresh result: Cafe Local was inspected on 12 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: Colchester North Railway Station, North Station Road, Colchester, CO1 1XD
How this rating has changed
Cafe Local was re-inspected on 12 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 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 Cafe Local 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% | ← Cafe Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cafe Local 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 Cafe Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwood Care Home Caring Premises | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Belle Vue Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| ASDA Instore Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| ASDA Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2026 |
| Childsplay Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Airhop Trampoline Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| cafe malabar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2026 |
Questions about Cafe Local
What is Cafe Local's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 12 August 2026.
Is Cafe Local 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 Cafe Local last inspected?
Cafe Local was last inspected on 12 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 Cafe Local?
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 Cafe Local compare to other places in Colchester?
90% of the 1,358 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Cafe Local 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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Understanding this rating
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