Age Concern food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
Age Concern 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
This is a fresh result: Age Concern was inspected on 15 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: Chelmsford Age Concern Welfare Centre, 17 Cottage Place, Chelmsford, CM1 1NL
How this rating has changed
Age Concern has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 15 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 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 Age Concern 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% | ← Age Concern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Age Concern 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 Age Concern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Inn Time Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Brewhouse And Kitchen Other catering premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Baptist Church Other catering premises | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu /Mimis Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Baan Noodle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Caribbean Flavours Other catering premises | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Bubbling Burkes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Age Concern
What is Age Concern's food hygiene rating?
Age Concern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 15 July 2026.
Is Age Concern 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 Age Concern last inspected?
Age Concern was last inspected on 15 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 Age Concern?
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 Age Concern compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,456 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Age Concern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Age Concern 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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