China Chef Restaurant
China Chef Restaurant is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 73 Crouch Street West, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3EZ, in the Colchester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 18 September 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
- 73 Crouch Street West, Colchester, Essex
- Postcode
- CO3 3EZ
- Local Authority
- Colchester
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1585789
Location
Nearby Businesses
- Crescent Moon Wine Bar 5
- H Gunton Ltd 5
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- Tesco 5
- Oakley Wine Agencies Exempt
- Crouch Street Bakes 5
- Crouched Friars 3
- Changing Lives Colchester 4
- King of Cups Exempt
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of China Chef Restaurant?
China Chef Restaurant 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 China Chef Restaurant last inspected?
China Chef Restaurant was last inspected on 2025-09-18. 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 China Chef Restaurant located?
China Chef Restaurant is located at 73 Crouch Street West, Colchester, Essex , CO3 3EZ, in the Colchester local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CO3 postcode area.