Saresta and Serenade

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-02-26

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Saresta and Serenade is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Saresta, Bromley Road, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7BX, in the Tendring local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 February 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 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. Tendring oversees 1,267 registered food businesses, of which 76% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Tendring is 4.5 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Saresta, Bromley Road, Elmstead, Colchester
Postcode
CO7 7BX
Local Authority
Tendring
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
612084

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Saresta and Serenade?

Saresta and Serenade has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Tendring.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

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 Saresta and Serenade last inspected?

Saresta and Serenade was last inspected on 2025-02-26. 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 Saresta and Serenade located?

Saresta and Serenade is located at Saresta, Bromley Road, Elmstead, Colchester , CO7 7BX, in the Tendring local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CO7 postcode area.