Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
Latest rating available
The Sun Inn food hygiene rating
The Sun Inn
The Sun Hotel
High Street
Dedham
Essex
CO7 6DF Inspected 8 September 2026
High Street
Dedham
Essex
CO7 6DF Inspected 8 September 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
The Sun Inn in Colchester currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 8 September 2026. The Sun Inn is registered as a Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house and is located at The Sun Hotel, High Street, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6DF.
- Business name
- The Sun Inn
- Business type
- Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
- Local authority
- Colchester
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 8 September 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1585677
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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
8 September 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
The Sun Inn has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 September 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 12 March 2025 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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