Hongs Place food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chelmsford
Hongs Place 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 9 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 86 Forest Drive, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2TS
How it compares in Chelmsford
In Chelmsford, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Hongs Place 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% | ← Hongs Place | |
| 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 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 Hongs Place 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 Hongs Place, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BaxterStorey Catering At E2V Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Baaklon Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| A1 Burger Van / Grill And Chill Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bookers Cash And Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Central Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| Birketts LLP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about Hongs Place
What is Hongs Place's food hygiene rating?
Hongs Place has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chelmsford Council on 9 August 2024.
Is Hongs Place 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 Hongs Place last inspected?
Hongs Place was last inspected on 9 August 2024, 23 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 Hongs Place?
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 Hongs Place compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, while Hongs Place holds a 4. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Hongs Place 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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