Small Talk Tea Room
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Small Talk Tea Room is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 27 Eld Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1LS, in the Colchester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 September 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Colchester oversees 1,648 registered food businesses, of which 79% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Colchester is 4.8 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- 27 Eld Lane, Colchester, Essex
- Postcode
- CO1 1LS
- Local Authority
- Colchester
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1579844
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Small Talk Tea Room?
Small Talk Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Colchester.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Small Talk Tea Room last inspected?
Small Talk Tea Room was last inspected on 2024-09-05. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Small Talk Tea Room located?
Small Talk Tea Room is located at 27 Eld Lane, Colchester, Essex , CO1 1LS, in the Colchester local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CO1 postcode area.