We are lucky to have so many dining options in our high street.

With cuisines which range from Brazilian to Japanese and German to Turkish, there is something for everyone.

Thanks to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) we get to look out what each of the hygiene ratings is for the different locations. 

The inspections are carried out by the local authority and findings are updated on the FSA website whenever there is a new inspection conducted by the council. 

We have looked at establishments which serves food, from cafes to bars and hotels to takeaways.

What the ratings mean:

There are six different ratings that a venue can be awarded from 0 to 5.

5 - Hygiene standards are very good

4 – Hygiene standards are good

3 – Hygiene standards are generally satisfactory

2 – Some improvement is necessary

1 – Major improvement is necessary

0 – Urgent improvement is required

How are places assessed?

Inspectors look at a few different key elements when assessing the hygiene of a restaurant including: 

How hygienically the food is handled- such as how its prepared, cooked, re-heated, cooled, and stored.

The condition of the structure of the buildings – the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation, and other facilities.

How the business manages what it does to make sure food is safe and so that the officer can be confident standards will be maintained in the future.

The ratings of every establishment which serves food in High Street, Colchester: 

Matane Sushi

Rating: 5

Last inspected: October 27, 2021

The Camulodunum

Rating: 5

Last inspected: October 1, 2020

Wagamama

Rating: 5

Last inspected: January 26, 2021

Slug & Lettuce

Rating: 5

Last inspected: June 28, 2021

Wimpy

Rating: 5

Last inspected: November 13, 2021

Café Revive

Rating: 5

Last inspected: November 8, 2021

German Doner Kebab

Rating: 5

Last inspected: July 21, 2021

Love Thy Burger

Rating: 5

Last inspected: November 6, 2020

M&S

Rating: 5

Last inspected: November 8, 2021

McDonalds

Rating: 5

Last inspected: July 2, 2021

Preto

Rating: 4

Last inspected: December 4, 2020

The George

Rating: 5

Last inspected: May 18, 2021

Bills

Rating: 5

Last inspected: May 19, 2021

Sip and Tuck

Rating: 5

Last inspected: January 19, 2022

Greyfriars

Rating: 5

Last inspected: November 23, 2021

Burger King

Rating: 5

Last inspected: January 29, 2021

Café Nero (in Fenwicks)

Rating: 5

Last inspected: March 4, 2019

Carluccio’s

Rating: 5

Last inspected: September 10, 2020

El Guaca Mexican Grill

Rating: 5

Last inspected: July 2, 2021

Five Guys

Rating: 5

Last inspected: November 6, 2020

Heavenly Desserts

Rating: 5

Last inspected: December 13, 2018

KFC

Rating: 5

Last inspected: September 14, 2021

Maharani

Rating: 5

Last inspected: July 31, 2019

Mirra

Rating: 5

Last inspected: January 25, 2019

Red Lion Hotel

Rating: 5

Last inspected: June 8, 2021

Taste of Cyprus

Rating: 5

Last inspected: January 26, 2021

The Castle Inn

Rating: 5

Last inspected: May 17, 2019

Three Wise Monkeys

Rating: 5

Last inspected: June 3, 2019

Turtle Bay

Rating: 5

Last inspected: December 17, 2020

Greggs

Rating: 4

Last inspected: January 26, 2021

iChina

Rating: 4

Last inspected: March 22, 2018

Kaspa’s Desserts

Rating: 3

Last inspected: August 23, 2021

Yummy Grill

Rating: 3

Last inspected: October 15, 2020