Pam Z food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chelmsford
Pam Z 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 27 March 2025, 15 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: 12 Friars House, 6 Parkway, Chelmsford, CM2 0NF
How it compares in Chelmsford
In Chelmsford, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Pam Z sits behind roughly 1,344 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 6% | ← Pam Z | |
| 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 Very 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 Pam Z 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 Pam Z, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertama Candy Shop Distributors/Transporters | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Balti King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Acanteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Big Juicy Burgers Chelmsford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Be At One Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| 44 Pub/bar/nightclub | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Bar 7 Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Bar And Beyond / Absurd Bird / KBOX Pub/bar/nightclub | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
Questions about Pam Z
What is Pam Z's food hygiene rating?
Pam Z has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chelmsford Council on 27 March 2025.
Is Pam Z 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 Pam Z last inspected?
Pam Z was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 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 Pam Z?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Pam Z compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, while Pam Z holds a 4. 85 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Pam Z 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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