West Bergholt Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Colchester
West Bergholt Express 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
The rating dates from 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Nisa Local - West Bergholt Express, 87 Colchester Road, West Bergholt, CO6 3JU
How it compares in Colchester
That puts West Bergholt Express 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% | ← West Bergholt Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 West Bergholt Express 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 West Bergholt Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concept Golf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Colchester Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Braiswick Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Bishop William Ward School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Beauty at the Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Chesterwell Plaza Day Nursery Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Co-op Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Chestnut House Kindergarten Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about West Bergholt Express
What is West Bergholt Express's food hygiene rating?
West Bergholt Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 7 August 2024.
Is West Bergholt Express 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 West Bergholt Express last inspected?
West Bergholt Express was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 months 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 West Bergholt Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West Bergholt Express compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and West Bergholt Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects West Bergholt Express 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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