The Sir Evelyn Wood food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
The Sir Evelyn Wood 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 10 October 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: Sir Evelyn Wood Public House, 56 Widford Road, Chelmsford, CM2 8SY
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts The Sir Evelyn Wood 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% | ← The Sir Evelyn Wood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Sir Evelyn Wood 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 Sir Evelyn Wood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford Golf Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Caterplus At McCarthy And Stone Miami House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Bookers Cash And Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Chelmsford Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Chelmsford College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Baaklon Limited Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about The Sir Evelyn Wood
What is The Sir Evelyn Wood's food hygiene rating?
The Sir Evelyn Wood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 10 October 2025.
Is The Sir Evelyn Wood 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 Sir Evelyn Wood last inspected?
The Sir Evelyn Wood was last inspected on 10 October 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 The Sir Evelyn Wood?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Sir Evelyn Wood compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and The Sir Evelyn Wood is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects The Sir Evelyn Wood 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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