Beauty at the Bay

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2023-12-05

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

Beauty at the Bay is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 269 Bergholt Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5AT, in the Colchester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 December 2023, 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 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. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
269 Bergholt Road, Colchester, Essex
Postcode
CO4 5AT
Local Authority
Colchester
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1586408

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Beauty at the Bay?

Beauty at the Bay 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 Beauty at the Bay last inspected?

Beauty at the Bay was last inspected on 2023-12-05. 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 Beauty at the Bay located?

Beauty at the Bay is located at 269 Bergholt Road, Colchester, Essex , CO4 5AT, in the Colchester local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CO4 postcode area.