Inspire Cafe, Roxwell Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Chelmsford
Inspire Cafe, Roxwell Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Pippins, The Street, Roxwell, CM1 4PD
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Inspire Cafe, Roxwell Church among the 1,327 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 | 1,327 | 92% | ← Inspire Cafe, Roxwell Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 Inspire Cafe, Roxwell Church 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 Inspire Cafe, Roxwell Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Roxwell Pre-school Caring Premises | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| The Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 93 yards away | Exempt | |
| Roxwell Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| The Hare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Newland Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Product Fulfilment Ltd Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
Questions about Inspire Cafe, Roxwell Church
What is Inspire Cafe, Roxwell Church's food hygiene rating?
Inspire Cafe, Roxwell Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 3 July 2024.
Is Inspire Cafe, Roxwell Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Inspire Cafe, Roxwell Church last inspected?
Inspire Cafe, Roxwell Church was last inspected on 3 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Inspire Cafe, Roxwell Church?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Inspire Cafe, Roxwell Church compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Inspire Cafe, Roxwell Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Inspire Cafe, Roxwell Church 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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