The Passage House

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-01-23

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

The Passage House is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 2 Bank Passage, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1HZ, in the Colchester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 January 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — 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
2 Bank Passage, Colchester, Essex
Postcode
CO1 1HZ
Local Authority
Colchester
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1585899

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Passage House?

The Passage House 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 The Passage House last inspected?

The Passage House was last inspected on 2025-01-23. 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 The Passage House located?

The Passage House is located at 2 Bank Passage, Colchester, Essex , CO1 1HZ, in the Colchester local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CO1 postcode area.