Wine ME Up food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Colchester
Wine ME Up holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 July 2025, 11 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: Wine Me Up, 35 North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1QR
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Wine ME Up 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% | ← Wine ME Up | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wine ME Up 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 Wine ME Up, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamexpo Limited Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Basca Indian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Chappells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
| Caffe Nero at Fenwicks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Carluccio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Wine ME Up
What is Wine ME Up's food hygiene rating?
Wine ME Up has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 23 July 2025.
Is Wine ME Up 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wine ME Up last inspected?
Wine ME Up was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 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 Wine ME Up?
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 Wine ME Up compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Wine ME Up is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Wine ME Up 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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