Smashed at Wivenhoe food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Colchester
Smashed at Wivenhoe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 August 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Black Buoy Public House, Black Buoy Hill, Wivenhoe, CO7 9BS
How it compares in Colchester
In Colchester, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Smashed at Wivenhoe sits behind roughly 1,200 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,200 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 6% | ← Smashed at Wivenhoe | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Smashed at Wivenhoe 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 Smashed at Wivenhoe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunch Brunch Baby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Bolivian Pastries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Barrells of Wivenhoe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Norwegian Bakers Manufacturers/packers | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Kando Convenience Store Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Munchkins Nursery Caring Premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| East of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Future Bikes Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
Questions about Smashed at Wivenhoe
What is Smashed at Wivenhoe's food hygiene rating?
Smashed at Wivenhoe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Colchester Council on 7 August 2025.
Is Smashed at Wivenhoe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smashed at Wivenhoe last inspected?
Smashed at Wivenhoe was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 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 Smashed at Wivenhoe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smashed at Wivenhoe compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, while Smashed at Wivenhoe holds a 4. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Smashed at Wivenhoe 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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