Indian Village food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Colchester
Indian Village holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 June 2025, 12 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: 319 Harwich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3HR
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Indian Village 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% | ← Indian Village | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Indian Village, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterflys Caring Premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Cinders Kitchen Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| AYS Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Big Up Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| BP Eastwood Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Abacus Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Angelina's Day Care Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about Indian Village
What is Indian Village's food hygiene rating?
Indian Village has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 24 June 2025.
Is Indian Village 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Indian Village last inspected?
Indian Village was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
How does Indian Village compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Indian Village is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Indian Village 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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