Brick Lane Bagel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
Brick Lane Bagel 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 9 May 2025, 14 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: Brick Lane Bagels, The Meadows, 5 High Street, CM2 6FD
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Brick Lane Bagel 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% | ← Brick Lane Bagel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 Brick Lane Bagel 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 Brick Lane Bagel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| BBs Coffee And Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Bar And Beyond / Absurd Bird / KBOX Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Amalfibistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Bar 7 Pub/bar/nightclub | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Arugam Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Be At One Pub/bar/nightclub | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
Questions about Brick Lane Bagel
What is Brick Lane Bagel's food hygiene rating?
Brick Lane Bagel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 9 May 2025.
Is Brick Lane Bagel 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 Brick Lane Bagel last inspected?
Brick Lane Bagel was last inspected on 9 May 2025, 14 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 Brick Lane Bagel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brick Lane Bagel compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Brick Lane Bagel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Brick Lane Bagel 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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