Pot Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chelmsford
Pot Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 13 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Pot Shop, Damases Lane, Boreham, CM3 3AL
How it compares in Chelmsford
In Chelmsford, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Pot Shop 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% | ← Pot Shop | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Pot Shop 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 Pot Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurture Den School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Scout & Guide Hut Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Six Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Boreham Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Boreham Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| A G Smith Butchers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about Pot Shop
What is Pot Shop's food hygiene rating?
Pot Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chelmsford Council on 13 November 2024.
Is Pot Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pot Shop last inspected?
Pot Shop was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 19 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 Pot Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pot Shop compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, while Pot Shop holds a 4. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Pot Shop 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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