Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
Horse & Groom Inn food hygiene rating
Horse & Groom Inn
The Horse And Groom
55 The Cross
Wivenhoe
Essex
CO7 9QL Inspected 24 August 2026
55 The Cross
Wivenhoe
Essex
CO7 9QL Inspected 24 August 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
Horse & Groom Inn in Colchester currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 24 August 2026. Horse & Groom Inn is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at The Horse And Groom, 55 The Cross, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9QL.
- Business name
- Horse & Groom Inn
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Colchester
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 24 August 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1586144
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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
24 August 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Very goodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The food hygiene rating for Horse & Groom Inn has improved from 4 at its previous recorded inspection to 5 at its latest inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 August 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 18 June 2025 | 4 | Good | Previous |
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