Chelmsford Wine \& Candy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chelmsford
Chelmsford Wine \& Candy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 19 February 2025, 16 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: Chelmsford Wine & Candy, 5 Tindal Square, Chelmsford, CM1 1EH
How it compares in Chelmsford
In Chelmsford, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Chelmsford Wine \& Candy 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% | ← Chelmsford Wine \& Candy | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Chelmsford Wine \& Candy 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 Chelmsford Wine \& Candy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu /Mimis Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Baan Noodle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Caribbean Flavours Other catering premises | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Back Inn Time Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bark And Ember Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Bubbles Bar Caring Premises | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| A Batch From Home Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Chelmsford Wine \& Candy
What is Chelmsford Wine \& Candy's food hygiene rating?
Chelmsford Wine \& Candy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chelmsford Council on 19 February 2025.
Is Chelmsford Wine \& Candy 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chelmsford Wine \& Candy last inspected?
Chelmsford Wine \& Candy was last inspected on 19 February 2025, 16 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 Chelmsford Wine \& Candy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chelmsford Wine \& Candy compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, while Chelmsford Wine \& Candy holds a 4. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Chelmsford Wine \& Candy 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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