Whm food food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Colchester
Whm food holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 December 2025, 7 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: Whm Food Freshogo, 5 Eld Lane, Colchester, CO1 1LS
How it compares in Colchester
In Colchester, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Whm food sits behind roughly 1,283 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,200 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 4% | ← Whm food | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Whm food 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 Whm food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Cafe at Number 21 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Boots Uk Ltd Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| ChinaTown Colchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Bella-Pais Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| BBQ Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Whm food
What is Whm food's food hygiene rating?
Whm food has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Colchester Council on 11 December 2025.
Is Whm food safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Whm food last inspected?
Whm food was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 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 Whm food?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whm food compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, while Whm food holds a 3. 50 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Whm food 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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