Food hygiene ratings in Chelmsford
Chelmsford inspects and rates 1,600 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,447 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 153 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Chelmsford
Standards here are high: 92% of rated businesses in Chelmsford hold the top score of 5, and 98% hold a 4 or better. 16 businesses, under 1% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,327 | 92% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Towns in Chelmsford
Food hygiene ratings for each town Chelmsford inspects.
- South Woodham Ferrers 92 places
- Great Baddow 69 places
- Springfield 50 places
- Writtle 42 places
- Broomfield 38 places
- Galleywood 35 places
- Ingatestone 31 places
- Danbury 29 places
- Wickford 27 places
- Boreham 25 places
- Chelmer Village 19 places
- Little Waltham 18 places
- East Hanningfield 15 places
Recently inspected in Chelmsford
The most recent inspections published by Chelmsford, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galleywood Local | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Dominos Pizza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| The Cod Father | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| The Handmade Food Company | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Ga Gas | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Leemah Cakes N More | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Mickeys Grill | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Seeleys Premier | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| The Crown | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Chelmsford Food Loop | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Gather And Graze | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Bark And Ember | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Chelmsford
The lowest-rated food businesses in Chelmsford are listed below. 1 holds a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 9 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polska Babka | Importers/Exporters | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 2 May 2025 |
| Groundwork Coffee | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 May 2026 |
| Grand Cochin | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 April 2026 |
| Almas Market | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 January 2026 |
| Tropiway Continental Grocers | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 November 2025 |
| El Maestro | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 November 2025 |
| Walthambury Stores | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 August 2025 |
| Tonios Cucina | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 July 2025 |
| 0007 Express | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 January 2025 |
| Seamoss Professional | Manufacturers/packers | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 June 2024 |
Questions about food hygiene in Chelmsford
How many food businesses does Chelmsford rate?
Chelmsford publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,600 businesses, of which 1,447 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Chelmsford?
92% of rated businesses in Chelmsford hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Chelmsford have a bad hygiene rating?
16 food businesses in Chelmsford hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 9 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Chelmsford?
Environmental health officers employed by Chelmsford carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Chelmsford
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 1 Cake A Week 5 - Very good
- 2MT Caffe 5 - Very good
- 44 5 - Very good
- A Batch From Home 5 - Very good
- A G Smith Butchers 4 - Good
- A Magical Slice 5 - Very good
- A&Co Limited 5 - Very good
- A1 Burger Van / Grill And Chill 5 - Very good
- A1 Roadside Chef - [LK55 BOH] 4 - Good
- A1 Roadside Chef Vehicle BX06MLO 5 - Very good
- A414 Snack Bar 5 - Very good
- AAACE Supplements 5 - Very good
- AB Bakery 5 - Very good
- Ab Salute Gym 5 - Very good
- Acanteen 5 - Very good
- Ace Bakery 5 - Very good
- Ace Music Therapy 5 - Very good
- Acorn Food Pod And Patient Catering 4 - Good
- Active Genetics Limited 5 - Very good
- Admirals Reach 5 - Very good
- Afrikakitchen 5 - Very good
- Age Concern 4 - Good
- Agility Care Ltd 5 - Very good
- AJS Food And Wine 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Alisons Makes And Bakes 5 - Very good
- All Terrain Coffee Co 5 - Very good
- Allied Pharmacy South Woodham Ferrers 5 - Very good
- Allstar Community Academy 5 - Very good
- Allstar Community Academy 5 - Very good
- Als Ice Cream 5 - Very good
- Amalfibistro 5 - Very good
- Amie's Mobile Catering 5 - Very good
- Angelas Cakes 5 - Very good
- Anglais Catering 5 - Very good
- Anglia Ruskin University 5 - Very good
- Angry Chef 5 - Very good
- Annapurna Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Annes Pantry 5 - Very good
- Anns Bake House 5 - Very good
- Anns Smart School Of Cookery 5 - Very good
- AnyWare Bakes 5 - Very good
- AQ Cuisine 5 - Very good
- Aqeelas Bakes 5 - Very good
- Aquila Catering 5 - Very good
- Ariana Gardens 5 - Very good
- ARU - The Watering Hole 5 - Very good
- ARU Students Union 5 - Very good
- ARU The Garden Room 5 - Very good
- Arugam Bay 5 - Very good
- Asda Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Asda Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Ashlyns Organics Limited 5 - Very good
- Asiko By Tiwa 5 - Very good
- ASK Italian 5 - Very good
- Aspen Tree Childcare 5 - Very good
- At Home With Rosie 5 - Very good
- Atelier Jamie Lee And Co 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-06-19. Browse all UK councils →