Balkerne Gate food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tendring
Balkerne Gate holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 January 2025, 17 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: Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9WP
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Balkerne Gate among the 775 places in Tendring holding top marks, 67% 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 | 775 | 67% | ← Balkerne Gate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 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 Balkerne Gate 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 Balkerne Gate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Brinkley Grove Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Abacus Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| BP Eastwood Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about Balkerne Gate
What is Balkerne Gate's food hygiene rating?
Balkerne Gate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 24 January 2025.
Is Balkerne Gate 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Balkerne Gate last inspected?
Balkerne Gate was last inspected on 24 January 2025, 17 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 Balkerne Gate?
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 Balkerne Gate compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Balkerne Gate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Balkerne Gate 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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