Budgens Of Stock food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chelmsford
Budgens Of Stock holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 June 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: Stock Stores, 36 High Street, Stock, CM4 9BA
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Budgens Of Stock 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% | ← Budgens Of Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Budgens Of Stock 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 Budgens Of Stock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dandelion And Burdock Other catering premises | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Christ Church Other catering premises | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Greenwoods Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Bakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Crondon Park Golf And Country Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
Questions about Budgens Of Stock
What is Budgens Of Stock's food hygiene rating?
Budgens Of Stock has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 5 June 2024.
Is Budgens Of Stock 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Budgens Of Stock last inspected?
Budgens Of Stock was last inspected on 5 June 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 Budgens Of Stock?
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 Budgens Of Stock compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Budgens Of Stock is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Budgens Of Stock 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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