Benny Gs Seafood Shack food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Chelmsford
Benny Gs Seafood Shack holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the mobile caterer that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 30 April 2026, 2 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 Oakland Hotel, 2 - 6 Reeves Way, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5XF
How it compares in Chelmsford
A 2 is rare: only 6 of 1,447 rated places in Chelmsford score this low, about one in 241. By contrast 92% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,327 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ← Benny Gs Seafood Shack | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Benny Gs Seafood Shack the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Benny Gs Seafood Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chillis Indian Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Churchills Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Hotwok Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| New Town Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Butlers Traditional Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| EKA Martial Arts Academy Other catering premises | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
Questions about Benny Gs Seafood Shack
What is Benny Gs Seafood Shack's food hygiene rating?
Benny Gs Seafood Shack has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Chelmsford Council on 30 April 2026.
Is Benny Gs Seafood Shack safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The mobile caterer is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Benny Gs Seafood Shack last inspected?
Benny Gs Seafood Shack was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 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 Benny Gs Seafood Shack?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Benny Gs Seafood Shack compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, while Benny Gs Seafood Shack holds a 2. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Benny Gs Seafood Shack 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Chelmsford, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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