Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Strood Kitchen food hygiene rating
The Strood Kitchen
1E Yorick Road
West Mersea
Essex
CO5 8HT Inspected 14 April 2026
West Mersea
Essex
CO5 8HT Inspected 14 April 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 Strood Kitchen in Colchester currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 14 April 2026. The Strood Kitchen is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 1E Yorick Road, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8HT.
- Business name
- The Strood Kitchen
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Colchester
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 14 April 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1913366
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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
14 April 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
Very 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 Strood Kitchen.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 April 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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