Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
Small Talk Tea Room food hygiene rating
Small Talk Tea Room
27 Eld Lane
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1LS Inspected 23 July 2026
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1LS Inspected 23 July 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Colchester
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Small Talk Tea Room in Colchester currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 23 July 2026. Small Talk Tea Room is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 27 Eld Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1LS.
- Business name
- Small Talk Tea Room
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Colchester
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 23 July 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1579844
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
23 July 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
Small Talk Tea Room has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 5 September 2024 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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