The Nags Head food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
The Nags Head 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 5 July 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 22 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0DG
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts The Nags Head among the 1,344 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 | 1,344 | 92% | ← The Nags Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 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 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 The Nags Head 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 Nags Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arugam Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Big Juicy Burgers Chelmsford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Amalfibistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bar 7 Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Bar And Beyond / Absurd Bird / KBOX Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Be At One Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Bertama Candy Shop Distributors/Transporters | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Acanteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about The Nags Head
What is The Nags Head's food hygiene rating?
The Nags Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 5 July 2023.
Is The Nags Head 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 The Nags Head last inspected?
The Nags Head was last inspected on 5 July 2023, more than 3 years 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 Nags Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Nags Head compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and The Nags Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects The Nags Head 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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