East Counties · 1,634 registered food establishments · Data updated 2026-07-27
12 businesses lost a 5 rating this year → 22 premises changed hands in 12 months → Ranks 111 of 362 for time to first published rating →
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61 days median · 109 days average
across 576 newly listed businesses since 2022
Rank 111 of 362 UK authorities (1 = fastest).
Measured from a business appearing in the published FSA dataset to its first rating appearing there. Authorities publish with delays (appeal windows, batch updates), so this reflects the register's speed, not necessarily inspection speed.
| Date | Event | Business | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | Closed | The Oyster | CO2 7AD |
| 2026-07-23 | Opened | Malin's Jams | |
| 2026-07-23 | Opened | Wingstop | CO1 1NX |
| 2026-07-23 | Opened | White Gold Fish and Chips Van 3 | |
| 2026-07-23 | Closed | Annie?s Bakehouse | |
| 2026-07-23 | Closed | Chai Chawpatty UK | |
| 2026-07-23 | Closed | Hudsons Smokehouse & Grill | CO1 1NX |
| 2026-07-18 | Closed | Taste On | CO1 2LY |
How does Colchester's closure rate compare to the national average this year? Which business types close most often in Colchester? Which businesses lost their 5 rating in Colchester this year?
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