Farleigh Hospice food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Chelmsford
Farleigh Hospice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Farleigh Hospice was inspected on 9 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Chelmsford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Chelmsford ratings →
Address: North Court Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7FH
How this rating has changed
Farleigh Hospice has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 9 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Farleigh Hospice among the 1,335 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 | 1,335 | 92% | ← Farleigh Hospice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 84 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 144 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 Farleigh Hospice 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 Farleigh Hospice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Food Pod And Patient Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Chelmer Valley High School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Belsteads Bungalow Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Broomfield Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Broomfield FC Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2026 |
| Broomfield CP School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Broomfield Food Express Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about Farleigh Hospice
What is Farleigh Hospice's food hygiene rating?
Farleigh Hospice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 9 July 2026.
Is Farleigh Hospice 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Farleigh Hospice last inspected?
Farleigh Hospice was last inspected on 9 July 2026, a month 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 Farleigh Hospice?
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 Farleigh Hospice compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,456 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Farleigh Hospice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Farleigh Hospice 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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Farleigh Hospice is one of 38 rated food businesses in Broomfield. See every hygiene rating in Broomfield →
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