Oxfam food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chelmsford
Oxfam holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 October 2024, 20 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: 94 High Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1DX
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Oxfam 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% | ← Oxfam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Oxfam 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 Oxfam, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu /Mimis Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Cafe 89 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Benugo Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Bubbling Burkes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Baan Noodle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about Oxfam
What is Oxfam's food hygiene rating?
Oxfam has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Oxfam 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oxfam last inspected?
Oxfam was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 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 Oxfam?
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 Oxfam compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Oxfam is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Oxfam 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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