Caprinos Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Colchester
Caprinos Pizza holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 49-51 North Station Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1RQ
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Caprinos Pizza 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% | ← Caprinos Pizza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Caprinos Pizza 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 Caprinos Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Bar B Q House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Buzz Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| cafe malabar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Belle Vue Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Adamexpo Limited Retailers - other | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about Caprinos Pizza
What is Caprinos Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Caprinos Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 9 May 2024.
Is Caprinos Pizza 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caprinos Pizza last inspected?
Caprinos Pizza was last inspected on 9 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Caprinos Pizza?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caprinos Pizza compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Caprinos Pizza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Caprinos Pizza 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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