Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Blackwater Pearl food hygiene rating
The Blackwater Pearl
Blackwater Pearl
122A Coast Road
West Mersea
Essex
CO5 8PA Inspected 5 August 2025
122A Coast Road
West Mersea
Essex
CO5 8PA Inspected 5 August 2025
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 Blackwater Pearl in Colchester currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 5 August 2025. The Blackwater Pearl is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at Blackwater Pearl, 122A Coast Road, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8PA.
- Business name
- The Blackwater Pearl
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Colchester
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 5 August 2025
- FHRS ID
- 1594322
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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
5 August 2025
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
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Blackwater Pearl.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2025 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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