Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales 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 26 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Essex Wildlife Trust, Visitor Centre, Hanningfield Reservoir, CM11 1WT
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales among the 1,327 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 | 1,327 | 92% | ← Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 153 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 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 Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales 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 Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauvoir Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Carroll Cupcake Company Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Cafe On The Water Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
Questions about Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales
What is Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales's food hygiene rating?
Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 26 June 2024.
Is Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales 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 Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales last inspected?
Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales was last inspected on 26 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales 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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