Slim Chickens food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Colchester
Slim Chickens holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 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: Unit 5, Northern Gateway Leisure Park, United Way, CO4 5UP
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Slim Chickens 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% | ← Slim Chickens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 Slim Chickens 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 Slim Chickens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Garage Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Chesterwell Plaza Day Nursery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Chestnut House Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Co-op Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Colchester Patient Dining Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Brinkley Grove Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
Questions about Slim Chickens
What is Slim Chickens's food hygiene rating?
Slim Chickens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Slim Chickens 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Slim Chickens last inspected?
Slim Chickens was last inspected on 8 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 Slim Chickens?
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 Slim Chickens compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Slim Chickens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Slim Chickens 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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