The Lexden Crown
The Lexden Crown is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Crown Inn, 235 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4DA, in the Colchester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 October 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
- Crown Inn, 235 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex
- Postcode
- CO3 4DA
- Local Authority
- Colchester
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1586150
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Lexden Crown?
The Lexden Crown 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 Lexden Crown last inspected?
The Lexden Crown was last inspected on 2025-10-08. 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 Lexden Crown located?
The Lexden Crown is located at Crown Inn, 235 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex , CO3 4DA, in the Colchester local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CO3 postcode area.