The Wheatsheaf food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chelmsford
The Wheatsheaf holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 18 June 2025, 12 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: 70 The Green, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3DU
How it compares in Chelmsford
In Chelmsford, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so The Wheatsheaf 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% | ← The Wheatsheaf | |
| 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 Very 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 The Wheatsheaf 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 The Wheatsheaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agility Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| ARU The Garden Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| 2MT Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| BP Chelmsford SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Bookers Cash And Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| ARU - The Watering Hole Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
Questions about The Wheatsheaf
What is The Wheatsheaf's food hygiene rating?
The Wheatsheaf has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chelmsford Council on 18 June 2025.
Is The Wheatsheaf 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wheatsheaf last inspected?
The Wheatsheaf was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 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 The Wheatsheaf?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wheatsheaf compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, while The Wheatsheaf holds a 4. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects The Wheatsheaf 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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