Beauvoir Arms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
Beauvoir Arms 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 14 January 2025, 18 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: Downham Road, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, CM11 1QH
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Beauvoir Arms among the 1,343 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 | 1,343 | 92% | ← Beauvoir Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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 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 Beauvoir Arms 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 Beauvoir Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Carroll Cupcake Company Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Downham Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Downham Dairy Barn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Nags Head Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about Beauvoir Arms
What is Beauvoir Arms's food hygiene rating?
Beauvoir Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Beauvoir Arms 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 Beauvoir Arms last inspected?
Beauvoir Arms was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 18 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 Beauvoir Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Beauvoir Arms compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Beauvoir Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Beauvoir Arms 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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