TEN venues across Colchester have been given new ratings, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

These reviews are conducted by the local council on behalf of the Government body, which inspects local businesses selling food – sets the inspection framework and provides advice and guidance.

Karachi's Kitchen at CO3 was presented with a rating of five stars. 

Hygienic food handling: Good
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Good 
Management of food safety: Very good

Paxman Academy in Paxman Avenue, Colchester, was rated five stars. 

Hygienic food handling: Good
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Very good 
Management of food safety: Very good

Kaveri - Indian Kitchen & Bar in St Johns Street, Colchester, was given five stars. 

Hygienic food handling: Good
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Good 
Management of food safety: Good

Lion Walk United Reformed Church in Lion Walk, Colchester, was presented with a five-star rating. 

Hygienic food handling: Good
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Very good 
Management of food safety: Very good

Middletons Steakhouse & Grill in Middletons, North Hill, Colchester, was given five stars. 

Hygienic food handling: Very good
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Very good 
Management of food safety: Good

The Corner Kitchen and Gelato in Osborne Street, Colchester, was presented with five stars. 

Hygienic food handling: Good
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Good 
Management of food safety: Very good

Rowhedge Social Club in Marsh Crescent, Rowhedge, was given five stars. 

Hygienic food handling: Good
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Very good 
Management of food safety: Very good

Dog & Pheasant in East Road, East Mersea, was rated five stars. 

Hygienic food handling: Good
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Good 
Management of food safety: Good

Ability using Sport at CO3 was given five stars.

Hygienic food handling: Good
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Good 
Management of food safety: Good

The Half Butt Inn in Nayland Road, Great Horkesley, was also given five stars.