Colchester Community Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Colchester
Colchester Community Supermarket 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 29 February 2024, 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: 5 The Centre, Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3PX
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Colchester Community Supermarket 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% | ← Colchester Community Supermarket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Colchester Community Supermarket 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 Colchester Community Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Butterflys Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| AYS Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Big Up Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Bambu Vietnamese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Angelina's Day Care Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Abacus Kindergarten School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Ant and Chid Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about Colchester Community Supermarket
What is Colchester Community Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Colchester Community Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 29 February 2024.
Is Colchester Community Supermarket 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 Colchester Community Supermarket last inspected?
Colchester Community Supermarket was last inspected on 29 February 2024, 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 Colchester Community Supermarket?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Colchester Community Supermarket compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Colchester Community Supermarket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Colchester Community Supermarket 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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