Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
Donkey & Buskins food hygiene rating
Donkey & Buskins
Donkey And Buskins
High Road
Layer De La Haye
Essex
CO2 0HU Inspected 28 July 2026
High Road
Layer De La Haye
Essex
CO2 0HU Inspected 28 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
Donkey & Buskins in Colchester currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 28 July 2026. Donkey & Buskins is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at Donkey And Buskins, High Road, Layer De La Haye, Essex, CO2 0HU.
- Business name
- Donkey & Buskins
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Colchester
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 28 July 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1586220
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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
28 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
Donkey & Buskins has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 24 September 2024 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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