Shelaghs food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
Shelaghs 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 25 October 2024, 20 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: Cromwell House Antiques, Maltings Road, Battlesbridge, SS11 7RF
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Shelaghs among the 1,343 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 | 1,343 | 92% | ← Shelaghs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Shelaghs 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 Shelaghs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frasers Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Haybarn Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Gables Burgers Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Hayes Community Club Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
Questions about Shelaghs
What is Shelaghs's food hygiene rating?
Shelaghs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 25 October 2024.
Is Shelaghs 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 Shelaghs last inspected?
Shelaghs was last inspected on 25 October 2024, 20 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 Shelaghs?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shelaghs compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Shelaghs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Shelaghs 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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