Shrub end diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
Shrub end diner 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 8 April 2026, 3 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: The New Leather Bottle, Shrub End Road, Colchester, CO3 4RH
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Shrub end diner 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% | ← Shrub end diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shrub end diner 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 Shrub end diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Colchester - Shrub End Road PFS Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Britts Grill Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Coffeehog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Books, Brew & Boutique Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| CESSAC Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Budgens of Colchester Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Bannatyne Health Club & Spa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Shrub end diner
What is Shrub end diner's food hygiene rating?
Shrub end diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 8 April 2026.
Is Shrub end diner 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 Shrub end diner last inspected?
Shrub end diner was last inspected on 8 April 2026, 3 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 Shrub end diner?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shrub end diner compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Shrub end diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Shrub end diner 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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