Dear Grace Home and Gift food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
Dear Grace Home and Gift 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 17 February 2026, 4 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: 77 Church Road, Tiptree, Essex, CO5 0HB
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Dear Grace Home and Gift 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% | ← Dear Grace Home and Gift | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dear Grace Home and Gift 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 Dear Grace Home and Gift, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| G Millin and Sons Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Direct pizza company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Gardenia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Tiptree chef Other catering premises | 61 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pizza town and kebab house Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Crusty Loaf Manufacturers/packers | 107 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 107 yards away | Exempt | |
| Iceland Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 107 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Dear Grace Home and Gift
What is Dear Grace Home and Gift's food hygiene rating?
Dear Grace Home and Gift has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 17 February 2026.
Is Dear Grace Home and Gift 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 Dear Grace Home and Gift last inspected?
Dear Grace Home and Gift was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 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 Dear Grace Home and Gift?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Dear Grace Home and Gift compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Dear Grace Home and Gift is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Dear Grace Home and Gift 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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