Bex Bakes

4
Good
Inspected: 2025-01-27

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
10

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Bex Bakes is a other catering premises located at null, in the Colchester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 January 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 10 — 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. 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Other catering premises
Address
Not available
Postcode
Not available
Local Authority
Colchester
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1585369

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Bex Bakes?

Bex Bakes has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5, as assessed by Colchester.

What does a food hygiene rating of 4 mean for a other catering premises?

A rating of 4 means hygiene standards are good, with only minor issues found during the inspection. The business meets the required standards across all three inspection categories, though some small improvements may be suggested.

When was Bex Bakes last inspected?

Bex Bakes was last inspected on 2025-01-27. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Bex Bakes improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.