Chicago's

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-03-17

Chicago's is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 8 Eld Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1LS, in the Colchester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 March 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). 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
8 Eld Lane, Colchester, Essex
Postcode
CO1 1LS
Local Authority
Colchester
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1579888

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Chicago's?

Chicago's 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 Chicago's last inspected?

Chicago's was last inspected on 2025-03-17. 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 Chicago's located?

Chicago's is located at 8 Eld Lane, Colchester, Essex , CO1 1LS, in the Colchester local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CO1 postcode area.