Clove & Co UK food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Colchester
Clove & Co UK holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 September 2025, 10 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: 53 North Station Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1RQ
How it compares in Colchester
In Colchester, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Clove & Co UK sits behind roughly 1,200 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,200 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 6% | ← Clove & Co UK | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Clove & Co UK 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 Clove & Co UK, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Bar B Q House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Buzz Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| cafe malabar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Belle Vue Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Adamexpo Limited Retailers - other | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Clove & Co UK
What is Clove & Co UK's food hygiene rating?
Clove & Co UK has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Colchester Council on 10 September 2025.
Is Clove & Co UK safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clove & Co UK last inspected?
Clove & Co UK was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 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 Clove & Co UK?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Clove & Co UK compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, while Clove & Co UK holds a 4. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Clove & Co UK 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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