Sanctus food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
Sanctus 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 7 May 2025, 14 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: 30 - 32 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1SW
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Sanctus 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% | ← Sanctus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sanctus 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 Sanctus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brights Corner Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| BeWell Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Bassment Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Brewhouse And Kitchen Other catering premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Burgess Springs Local Retailers - other | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Baptist Church Other catering premises | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Back Inn Time Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Aspen Tree Childcare School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about Sanctus
What is Sanctus's food hygiene rating?
Sanctus has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 7 May 2025.
Is Sanctus 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 Sanctus last inspected?
Sanctus was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 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 Sanctus?
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 Sanctus compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Sanctus is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Sanctus 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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