Luigis Al Fresco @ The Griffin food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
Luigis Al Fresco @ The Griffin 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 September 2025, 9 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: The Griffin, 64 Main Road, Danbury, CM3 4DH
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Luigis Al Fresco @ The Griffin among the 1,327 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 | 1,327 | 92% | ← Luigis Al Fresco @ The Griffin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 153 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 Very 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 Luigis Al Fresco @ The Griffin 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 Luigis Al Fresco @ The Griffin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Hill Flowers Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Jesters Montessori Inspired Nursery School Caring Premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| The Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Panners Of Danbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Danbury Bowling Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Heathcote School Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Danbury Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| St Johns Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
Questions about Luigis Al Fresco @ The Griffin
What is Luigis Al Fresco @ The Griffin's food hygiene rating?
Luigis Al Fresco @ The Griffin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Luigis Al Fresco @ The Griffin 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 Luigis Al Fresco @ The Griffin last inspected?
Luigis Al Fresco @ The Griffin was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 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 Luigis Al Fresco @ The Griffin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Luigis Al Fresco @ The Griffin compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Luigis Al Fresco @ The Griffin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Luigis Al Fresco @ The Griffin 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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