Smokes Catering Ltd
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Smokes Catering Ltd is a mobile caterer located at Unit 1, Little Winters Farm, Roundbush Road, Layer Marney, CO5 9UR, in the Colchester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 2 September 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 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. 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
- Mobile caterer
- Address
- Unit 1, Little Winters Farm, Roundbush Road, Layer Marney
- Postcode
- CO5 9UR
- Local Authority
- Colchester
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1651386
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Smokes Catering Ltd?
Smokes Catering Ltd 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 mobile caterer?
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 Smokes Catering Ltd last inspected?
Smokes Catering Ltd was last inspected on 2025-09-02. 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 Smokes Catering Ltd located?
Smokes Catering Ltd is located at Unit 1, Little Winters Farm, Roundbush Road, Layer Marney , CO5 9UR, in the Colchester local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CO5 postcode area.