Caffe Marconi food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
Caffe Marconi holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 4 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Hamptons Sports And Leisure, Tydemans, Great Baddow, CM2 9FH
How it compares in Chelmsford
In Chelmsford, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Caffe Marconi 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% | ← Caffe Marconi | |
| 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 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 Caffe Marconi 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 Caffe Marconi, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Londis Baddow Road Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Buntys Of Chelmsford Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| AJS Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Beehive Lane County Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Care Uk Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Baddow Hall Schools Catering Service School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about Caffe Marconi
What is Caffe Marconi's food hygiene rating?
Caffe Marconi has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chelmsford Council on 4 July 2024.
Is Caffe Marconi 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caffe Marconi last inspected?
Caffe Marconi was last inspected on 4 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Caffe Marconi?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caffe Marconi compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, while Caffe Marconi holds a 4. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Caffe Marconi 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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