East of England Co-op

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-07-03

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

East of England Co-op is a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets located at 59-63 Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7QS, in the Colchester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 3 July 2025, 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 5 — 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 food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of 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
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
Address
59-63 Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex
Postcode
CO2 7QS
Local Authority
Colchester
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1586371

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of East of England Co-op?

East of England Co-op 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 retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets?

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 East of England Co-op last inspected?

East of England Co-op was last inspected on 2025-07-03. 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 East of England Co-op located?

East of England Co-op is located at 59-63 Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex , CO2 7QS, in the Colchester local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CO2 postcode area.