The Cricketers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chelmsford
The Cricketers Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 November 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: Penny Royal Road, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4ED
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts The Cricketers Arms among the 1,343 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 | 1,343 | 92% | ← The Cricketers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cricketers Arms 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 Cricketers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Hill Flowers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Danbury Bowling Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Luigis Al Fresco @ The Griffin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Jesters Montessori Inspired Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| The Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Danbury Fitness Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Little Owls Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Danbury Outdoors Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about The Cricketers Arms
What is The Cricketers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Cricketers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 18 November 2025.
Is The Cricketers Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cricketers Arms last inspected?
The Cricketers Arms was last inspected on 18 November 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 The Cricketers Arms?
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 Cricketers Arms compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and The Cricketers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects The Cricketers Arms 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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