Colchester Castle
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Colchester Castle is a mobile caterer located at Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DA, in the Colchester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 13 March 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
- Castle Park, High Street, Colchester
- Postcode
- CO1 1DA
- Local Authority
- Colchester
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1700859
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Colchester Castle?
Colchester Castle 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 Colchester Castle last inspected?
Colchester Castle was last inspected on 2025-03-13. 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 Colchester Castle located?
Colchester Castle is located at Castle Park, High Street, Colchester , CO1 1DA, in the Colchester local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CO1 postcode area.