Chow Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chelmsford
Chow Chef holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 November 2025, 8 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: 7 Woodhall Parade, Woodhall Road, Chelmsford, CM1 4BA
How it compares in Chelmsford
In Chelmsford, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Chow Chef sits behind roughly 1,327 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,327 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ← Chow Chef | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Chow Chef 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 Chow Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biltong Direct Retailers - other | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Boyz Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Broomfield Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Broomfield Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Broomfield CP School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Broomfield Food Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Bridgemarsh Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Ace Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
Questions about Chow Chef
What is Chow Chef's food hygiene rating?
Chow Chef has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chelmsford Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Chow Chef safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chow Chef last inspected?
Chow Chef was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 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 Chow Chef?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chow Chef compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, while Chow Chef holds a 4. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Chow Chef 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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