Old Stable Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
Old Stable Tea Rooms 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 17 September 2025, 9 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: Paper Mill Lock, North Hill, Little Baddow, CM3 4BS
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Old Stable Tea Rooms 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% | ← Old Stable Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Old Stable Tea Rooms 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 Old Stable Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmer Cruises Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Pilgrims Barn B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| The Rodney Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| The Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Olio On The Ridge Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
Questions about Old Stable Tea Rooms
What is Old Stable Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Old Stable Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 17 September 2025.
Is Old Stable Tea Rooms 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 Old Stable Tea Rooms last inspected?
Old Stable Tea Rooms was last inspected on 17 September 2025, 9 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 Old Stable Tea Rooms?
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 Old Stable Tea Rooms compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Old Stable Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Old Stable Tea Rooms 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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