The Copper Pot Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
The Copper Pot Cafe 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 4 December 2025, 7 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: Police Station, 99 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 9DS
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts The Copper Pot Cafe among the 1,344 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 | 1,344 | 92% | ← The Copper Pot Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 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 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 The Copper Pot Cafe 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 The Copper Pot Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Lane County Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Caterplus At McCarthy And Stone Miami House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Chelmsford College School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Buntys Of Chelmsford Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Chelmsford Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| AJS Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| BP Londis Baddow Road Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Chelmsford Hockey Club Pitch Side Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
Questions about The Copper Pot Cafe
What is The Copper Pot Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Copper Pot Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 4 December 2025.
Is The Copper Pot Cafe 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 The Copper Pot Cafe last inspected?
The Copper Pot Cafe was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 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 The Copper Pot Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Copper Pot Cafe compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and The Copper Pot Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects The Copper Pot Cafe 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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