Waterfront Pizza food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
Waterfront Pizza 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 2 May 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: 110 Coast Road, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8NA
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Waterfront Pizza 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% | ← Waterfront Pizza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Waterfront Pizza 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 Waterfront Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mersea Island Watersports Ltd Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| The Coast Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| West Mersea Yacht Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| The Blackwater Pearl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| The Victory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| The Company Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 November 2025 |
| Dabchicks Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Valeries Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about Waterfront Pizza
What is Waterfront Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Waterfront Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 2 May 2024.
Is Waterfront Pizza 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 Waterfront Pizza last inspected?
Waterfront Pizza was last inspected on 2 May 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 Waterfront Pizza?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Waterfront Pizza compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Waterfront Pizza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Waterfront Pizza 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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