Middletons food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
Middletons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 November 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: 19-20 North Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DZ
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Middletons 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% | ← Middletons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Middletons 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 Middletons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Adamexpo Limited Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Basca Indian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Caffe Nero at Fenwicks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Carluccio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Chappells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Middletons
What is Middletons's food hygiene rating?
Middletons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 15 November 2025.
Is Middletons 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Middletons last inspected?
Middletons was last inspected on 15 November 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 Middletons?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Middletons compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Middletons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Middletons 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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