Laurels B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Uttlesford
Laurels B&B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 2025, 13 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: The Laurels, Chelmsford Road, Felsted, CM6 3EU
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Laurels B&B among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Laurels B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Very 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 Laurels B&B 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 Laurels B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bings Hall Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Rumblebees Bookshop Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 September 2025 |
| Wood Cottage Tearoom \& Patisserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| The Chequers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Swan Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Felsted Society Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Felsted School And Safi Coffee House School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Peacock Schools Catering Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
Questions about Laurels B&B
What is Laurels B&B's food hygiene rating?
Laurels B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 13 May 2025.
Is Laurels B&B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Laurels B&B last inspected?
Laurels B&B was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Laurels B&B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Laurels B&B compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Laurels B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Laurels B&B 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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