The Colne Community School and College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tendring
The Colne Community School and College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 February 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
87% of rated food businesses in Tendring score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Tendring ratings →
Address: The Colne Community School, Church Road, Brightlingsea, CO7 0QL
How it compares in Tendring
That puts The Colne Community School and College among the 796 places in Tendring holding top marks, 68% 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 | 796 | 68% | ← The Colne Community School and College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 229 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 131 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 The Colne Community School and College 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 The Colne Community School and College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiveways Petrol Station Retailers - other | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Stronvar Caring Premises | 335 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 May 2025 |
| Four Winds Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
| Brightlingsea Salad and Meze Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Brightlingsea Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Brightlingsea Bowls Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Brightlingsea Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Brightlingsea Play Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about The Colne Community School and College
What is The Colne Community School and College's food hygiene rating?
The Colne Community School and College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 14 February 2025.
Is The Colne Community School and College 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Colne Community School and College last inspected?
The Colne Community School and College was last inspected on 14 February 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Colne Community School and College?
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 The Colne Community School and College compare to other places in Tendring?
68% of the 1,179 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and The Colne Community School and College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects The Colne Community School and College 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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The Colne Community School and College is one of 53 rated food businesses in Brightlingsea. See every hygiene rating in Brightlingsea →
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