The Sushi Co food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
The Sushi Co 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 6 January 2025, 18 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: 56 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DH
How it compares in Colchester
That puts The Sushi Co 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% | ← The Sushi Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Sushi Co 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 The Sushi Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BakeHouse Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| ABI Store Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Castle Methodist Church Other catering premises | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Castlegate Day Centre Other catering premises | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Chaiiwala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Bills Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Bridgeway Ministry Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Boots Uk Ltd Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about The Sushi Co
What is The Sushi Co's food hygiene rating?
The Sushi Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 6 January 2025.
Is The Sushi Co 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 The Sushi Co last inspected?
The Sushi Co was last inspected on 6 January 2025, 18 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 The Sushi Co?
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 The Sushi Co compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and The Sushi Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects The Sushi Co 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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