Cafe Lato food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
Cafe Lato 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
The rating dates from 20 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 32 Barrack Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2LJ
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Cafe Lato among the 1,200 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 | 1,200 | 89% | ← Cafe Lato | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 4% | ||
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cafe Lato, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe & Ice cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Aldi Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Ant and Chid Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| BHWinnock Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Angelina's Day Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| China City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Bourne and Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Choice Foods Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
Questions about Cafe Lato
What is Cafe Lato's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Lato has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 20 February 2025.
Is Cafe Lato 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 Lato last inspected?
Cafe Lato was last inspected on 20 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
How does Cafe Lato compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Lato is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Cafe Lato 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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