Claydons food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
Claydons 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 7 November 2023, more than 2 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: 107 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TH
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Claydons 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% | ← Claydons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Claydons 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 Claydons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABI Store Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Castle Methodist Church Other catering premises | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| BakeHouse Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Castlegate Day Centre Other catering premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Bridgeway Ministry Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Chaiiwala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester School/college/university | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Bills Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
Questions about Claydons
What is Claydons's food hygiene rating?
Claydons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 7 November 2023.
Is Claydons 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 Claydons last inspected?
Claydons was last inspected on 7 November 2023, more than 2 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 Claydons?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Claydons compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Claydons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Claydons 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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