Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Black Buoy food hygiene rating
The Black Buoy
The Black Buoy Public House
Black Buoy Hill
Wivenhoe
Essex
CO7 9BS Inspected 7 August 2025
Black Buoy Hill
Wivenhoe
Essex
CO7 9BS Inspected 7 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 Black Buoy in Colchester currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 7 August 2025. The Black Buoy is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at The Black Buoy Public House, Black Buoy Hill, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9BS.
- Business name
- The Black Buoy
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Colchester
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 7 August 2025
- FHRS ID
- 1781405
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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
7 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
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 Black Buoy.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 August 2025 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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