Southern Fried Chicken

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-10-15

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Southern Fried Chicken is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 37A St Botolphs Street, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EA, in the Colchester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 15 October 2024, 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 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.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
37A St Botolphs Street, Colchester, Essex
Postcode
CO2 7EA
Local Authority
Colchester
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1771879

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Southern Fried Chicken?

Southern Fried Chicken 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 Southern Fried Chicken last inspected?

Southern Fried Chicken was last inspected on 2024-10-15. 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 Southern Fried Chicken located?

Southern Fried Chicken is located at 37A St Botolphs Street, Colchester, Essex , CO2 7EA, in the Colchester local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CO2 postcode area.