The Oddfellows Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chelmsford
The Oddfellows Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 10 October 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: Oddfellows Arms, 195 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6JP
How it compares in Chelmsford
In Chelmsford, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so The Oddfellows Arms sits behind roughly 1,343 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ← The Oddfellows Arms | |
| 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 143 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Oddfellows Arms 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 The Oddfellows Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boswell House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Ashlyns Organics Limited School/college/university | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Busy Bees Springfield School/college/university | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Cathedral Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Ab Salute Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Anns Smart School Of Cookery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Benugo Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
Questions about The Oddfellows Arms
What is The Oddfellows Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Oddfellows Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chelmsford Council on 10 October 2025.
Is The Oddfellows Arms 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Oddfellows Arms last inspected?
The Oddfellows Arms was last inspected on 10 October 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 The Oddfellows Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Oddfellows Arms compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, while The Oddfellows Arms holds a 4. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects The Oddfellows Arms 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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