NINE eateries in Colchester have received updated food hygiene ratings.

These reviews are conducted by the Food Standards Agency,  which inspects local businesses selling food – sets the inspection framework and provides advice and guidance.

Peckham Pie & Mash at 10 Trinity Street, Colchester, was rated five stars.

  • Hygienic food handling: Good

  • Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Good 

  • Management of food safety: Good

Costa Drive Thru at Unit 1 Tollgate Business Park, Stanway, was rated five stars. 

  • Hygienic food handling: Good

  • Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Very good 

  • Management of food safety: Very good

Turtle Bay at 138-139 High Street, Colchester, was rated five stars.

  • Hygienic food handling: Very good

  • Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Good 

  • Management of food safety: Very good

The Vineyard Cafe at Mersea Island Vineyard, Rewsalls Lane, was rated five stars.

  • Hygienic food handling: Very good

  • Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Good 

  • Management of food safety: Very good

Victoria Yum at 16 Red Lion Yard, Colchester, was rated five stars. 

  • Hygienic food handling: Good

  • Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Very good 

  • Management of food safety: Good

Romano Lounge at Unit 3b Foundation House, 1 Long Wyre Street, Colchester, was rated five stars.

  • Hygienic food handling: Very good 

  • Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Good

  • Management of food safety: Very good

The Greyhound at 62 High Street, Wivenhoe, Essex was rated five stars.

  • Hygienic food handling: Very good

  • Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Good 

  • Management of food safety: Good

Albany Gardens at Shop 4, Haven Road, Colchester,​ was rated five stars. 

  • Hygienic food handling: Good

  • Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Good 

  • Management of food safety: Good

The Kings Arms, 61-63 Crouch Street West, Colchester, was rated four stars. 

  • Hygienic food handling: Very good

  • Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Generally satisfactory

  • Management of food safety: Good