The Riverview Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
The Riverview Tearoom 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 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: Old Granary, Hawk Hill, Rettendon, SS11 7RE
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts The Riverview Tearoom 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 Riverview Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Riverview Tearoom 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 Riverview Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frasers Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Haybarn Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Gables Burgers Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Hayes Community Club Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
Questions about The Riverview Tearoom
What is The Riverview Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
The Riverview Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 15 April 2025.
Is The Riverview Tearoom 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 The Riverview Tearoom last inspected?
The Riverview Tearoom 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 Riverview Tearoom?
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 The Riverview Tearoom compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and The Riverview Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects The Riverview Tearoom 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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