The Court Yard food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
The Court Yard holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 12 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0DG
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts The Court Yard 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% | ← The Court Yard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Court Yard 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 The Court Yard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arugam Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Big Juicy Burgers Chelmsford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Amalfibistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bar 7 Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Bar And Beyond / Absurd Bird / KBOX Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Be At One Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Bertama Candy Shop Distributors/Transporters | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Acanteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about The Court Yard
What is The Court Yard's food hygiene rating?
The Court Yard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 12 December 2024.
Is The Court Yard 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Court Yard last inspected?
The Court Yard was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 19 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 The Court Yard?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Court Yard compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and The Court Yard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects The Court Yard 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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