Tap Room 19 food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chelmsford
Tap Room 19 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 19 Haltwhistle Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5ZA
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Tap Room 19 among the 1,344 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 92% | ← Tap Room 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 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% |
A further 143 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Tap Room 19 none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Tap Room 19, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Souvlaki Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| One Stop Community Stores Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Munchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Smithbright Butchers Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Spar Foodmarkets Ltd Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Cook Stars Chelmsford Other catering premises | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| South Woodham Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| South Woodham Garage Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
Questions about Tap Room 19
What is Tap Room 19's food hygiene rating?
Tap Room 19 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 2 January 2026.
Is Tap Room 19 safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tap Room 19 last inspected?
Tap Room 19 was last inspected on 2 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tap Room 19?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tap Room 19 compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Tap Room 19 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Tap Room 19 and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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