Sub Zero food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
Sub Zero 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 14 May 2025, 13 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: Sub Zero Base & MOA University Of Essex, Boundary Road, Colchester, CO4 3SQ
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Sub Zero 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% | ← Sub Zero | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Sub Zero 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 Sub Zero, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Buffalo Joe's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| BBQ Lounge and Shisha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Bambu Vietnamese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| 3D Trading/3D Candy Co Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Cleaveland Lodge Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Bakeoffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about Sub Zero
What is Sub Zero's food hygiene rating?
Sub Zero has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 14 May 2025.
Is Sub Zero 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 Sub Zero last inspected?
Sub Zero was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 13 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 Sub Zero?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sub Zero compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Sub Zero is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Sub Zero 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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