Millins of Tiptree food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Colchester
Millins of Tiptree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 July 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: Bonners Farm Shop, Bonners Farm, The Strood, CO5 7QL
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Millins of Tiptree 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% | ← Millins of Tiptree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Millins of Tiptree 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 Millins of Tiptree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonners Barn Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 10 February 2025 |
| Mersea Seafood Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 14 February 2025 |
| Mersea Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Paul Lewis Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2023 |
| Peldon Cafe and Flower Studio Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| The Plough Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Peldon Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2020 |
| Little Doves Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about Millins of Tiptree
What is Millins of Tiptree's food hygiene rating?
Millins of Tiptree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 10 July 2025.
Is Millins of Tiptree 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Millins of Tiptree last inspected?
Millins of Tiptree was last inspected on 10 July 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 Millins of Tiptree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Millins of Tiptree compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Millins of Tiptree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Millins of Tiptree 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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