Hill top convenience store
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Hill top convenience store is a retailers - other located at Hill Top Convenience Store, 8 Head Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NY, in the Colchester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 July 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 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — 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. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.
Details
- Business Type
- Retailers - other
- Address
- Hill Top Convenience Store, 8 Head Street, Colchester, Essex
- Postcode
- CO1 1NY
- Local Authority
- Colchester
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1647252
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Hill top convenience store?
Hill top convenience store 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 - other?
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 Hill top convenience store last inspected?
Hill top convenience store was last inspected on 2023-07-19. 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 Hill top convenience store located?
Hill top convenience store is located at Hill Top Convenience Store, 8 Head Street, Colchester, Essex , CO1 1NY, in the Colchester local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CO1 postcode area.