The Dedham Centre Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
The Dedham Centre Tea Rooms 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 27 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: Dedham Arts And Craft Centre, Brook Street, Dedham, CO7 6AD
How it compares in Colchester
That puts The Dedham Centre Tea Rooms 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% | ← The Dedham Centre Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Dedham Centre Tea Rooms 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 The Dedham Centre Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marlborough Other catering premises | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| The Boatyard Dedham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 April 2025 |
| The Old Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Fun 4 Kids @ Dedham School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Munnings tea room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Le Maison Talbooth Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 July 2025 |
| Hall Farm Cafe Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 February 2026 |
| East of England Co-operative Society Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
Questions about The Dedham Centre Tea Rooms
What is The Dedham Centre Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
The Dedham Centre Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 27 June 2025.
Is The Dedham Centre Tea Rooms 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 The Dedham Centre Tea Rooms last inspected?
The Dedham Centre Tea Rooms was last inspected on 27 June 2025, 12 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 The Dedham Centre Tea Rooms?
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 The Dedham Centre Tea Rooms compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and The Dedham Centre Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects The Dedham Centre Tea Rooms 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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