Falafel Street food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chelmsford
Falafel Street holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 May 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: Chelmsford High Street Market, High Street, Chelmsford
How it compares in Chelmsford
In Chelmsford, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Falafel Street sits behind roughly 1,327 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,327 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ← Falafel Street | |
| 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 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 Falafel Street 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 Falafel Street, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu /Mimis Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Cafe 89 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Benugo Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Bubbling Burkes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bills Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Falafel Street
What is Falafel Street's food hygiene rating?
Falafel Street has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chelmsford Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Falafel Street safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Falafel Street last inspected?
Falafel Street was last inspected on 7 May 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 Falafel Street?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Falafel Street compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, while Falafel Street holds a 4. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Falafel Street 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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