The Master Chef

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2022-06-27

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

The Master Chef is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at 44 St Christopher Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0NA, in the Colchester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 June 2022, 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 takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. 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
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Address
44 St Christopher Road, Colchester, Essex
Postcode
CO4 0NA
Local Authority
Colchester
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1586454

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Master Chef?

The Master Chef 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 takeaway/sandwich shop?

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 Master Chef last inspected?

The Master Chef was last inspected on 2022-06-27. 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 Master Chef located?

The Master Chef is located at 44 St Christopher Road, Colchester, Essex , CO4 0NA, in the Colchester local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CO4 postcode area.