Colston Bakery food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Worcester City
Colston Bakery 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 7 January 2026, 6 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: 3 King Charles Place, St Johns, Worcester, WR2 5AJ
How it compares in Worcester City
That puts Colston Bakery among the 460 places in Worcester City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 460 | 78% | ← Colston Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 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 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 Colston Bakery 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 Colston Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe At BB Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College And Sixth Form School/college/university | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Consortium Of Cripplegate Bowlers Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| D1 Replenish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Browns At The Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Aspens Services At Oldbury Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Colston Bakery
What is Colston Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Colston Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worcester City Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Colston Bakery 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 Colston Bakery last inspected?
Colston Bakery was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Worcester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Colston Bakery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Colston Bakery compare to other places in Worcester City?
78% of the 590 rated food businesses in Worcester City hold the top rating of 5, and Colston Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worcester City Council inspects Colston Bakery 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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