Cornish Bakery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
Cornish Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 December 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: 26 High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1YJ
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Cornish Bakery 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% | ← Cornish Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cornish Bakery 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 Cornish Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 89 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Bills Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Be At One Pub/bar/nightclub | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu /Mimis Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Brick Lane Bagel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about Cornish Bakery
What is Cornish Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Cornish Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 2 December 2024.
Is Cornish Bakery 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cornish Bakery last inspected?
Cornish Bakery was last inspected on 2 December 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 Cornish Bakery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cornish Bakery compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Cornish Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Cornish Bakery 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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