Russell Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Colchester
Russell Stores 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 6 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: 19 Russell Court, Churchill Way, Colchester, CO2 8SR
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Russell Stores 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% | ← Russell Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Russell Stores 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 Russell Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltika 4U Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Bourne and Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| China City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Blossoms Preschool & Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Bakeoffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| 3D Trading/3D Candy Co Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| BHWinnock Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Aldi Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Russell Stores
What is Russell Stores's food hygiene rating?
Russell Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 6 November 2024.
Is Russell Stores 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 Russell Stores last inspected?
Russell Stores was last inspected on 6 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 Russell Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Russell Stores compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Russell Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Russell Stores 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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