Five Guys
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Five Guys is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 143-144 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PG, in the Colchester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 4 December 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
- 143-144 High Street, Colchester, Essex
- Postcode
- CO1 1PG
- Local Authority
- Colchester
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1585824
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Five Guys?
Five Guys 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 Five Guys last inspected?
Five Guys was last inspected on 2024-12-04. 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 Five Guys located?
Five Guys is located at 143-144 High Street, Colchester, Essex , CO1 1PG, in the Colchester local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CO1 postcode area.