Cafe 89 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
Cafe 89 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 2 December 2025, 7 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 Range, 27 - 34 High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1BE
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Cafe 89 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% | ← Cafe 89 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe 89 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 Cafe 89, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Bills Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Be At One Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Brick Lane Bagel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Burger King Other catering premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| BBs Coffee And Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Cafe 89
What is Cafe 89's food hygiene rating?
Cafe 89 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Cafe 89 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 Cafe 89 last inspected?
Cafe 89 was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 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 Cafe 89?
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 Cafe 89 compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe 89 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Cafe 89 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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