Wivenhoe House Hotel
Wivenhoe House Hotel is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at Colchester, Essex, CO4 3FA, in the Colchester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 16 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 hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. 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
- Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
- Address
- Colchester, Essex
- Postcode
- CO4 3FA
- Local Authority
- Colchester
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1586306
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Wivenhoe House Hotel?
Wivenhoe House Hotel 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 hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?
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 Wivenhoe House Hotel last inspected?
Wivenhoe House Hotel was last inspected on 2025-09-16. 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 Wivenhoe House Hotel located?
Wivenhoe House Hotel is located at Colchester, Essex , CO4 3FA, in the Colchester local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CO4 postcode area.