Chaiiwala food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
Chaiiwala 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 12 November 2024, 20 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: 133 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1SP
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Chaiiwala among the 1,191 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 | 1,191 | 89% | ← Chaiiwala | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 296 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 Chaiiwala 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 Chaiiwala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| City Centre Convenience Store Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Castlegate Day Centre Other catering premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| BakeHouse Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Caffe Nero at Fenwicks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Carluccio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester School/college/university | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about Chaiiwala
What is Chaiiwala's food hygiene rating?
Chaiiwala has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 12 November 2024.
Is Chaiiwala 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 Chaiiwala last inspected?
Chaiiwala was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 20 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 Chaiiwala?
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 Chaiiwala compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Chaiiwala is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Chaiiwala 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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