The Tulip food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chelmsford
The Tulip holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 April 2025, 14 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: Church Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7SF
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts The Tulip among the 1,343 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 | 1,343 | 92% | ← The Tulip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 143 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 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 The Tulip 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 Tulip, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery \& Preschool Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Busy Bees Springfield School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Ab Salute Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Castle Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Anglia Ruskin University School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| ARU Students Union Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Boswell House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about The Tulip
What is The Tulip's food hygiene rating?
The Tulip has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 15 April 2025.
Is The Tulip 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Tulip last inspected?
The Tulip was last inspected on 15 April 2025, 14 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 Tulip?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Tulip compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and The Tulip is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects The Tulip 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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