Canopy St Lukes Chapel food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Chelmsford
Canopy St Lukes Chapel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 September 2025, 10 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: St. Lukes Chapel, St Lukes Way, Wickford, SS11 7JJ
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Canopy St Lukes Chapel 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% | ← Canopy St Lukes Chapel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Canopy St Lukes Chapel 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 Canopy St Lukes Chapel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Melania Perumal Other catering premises | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Heidis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Little Darwins Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Rettendon Parish Hall Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Active Genetics Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Hollymede Cottage Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Canopy St Lukes Chapel
What is Canopy St Lukes Chapel's food hygiene rating?
Canopy St Lukes Chapel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 9 September 2025.
Is Canopy St Lukes Chapel 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Canopy St Lukes Chapel last inspected?
Canopy St Lukes Chapel was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 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 Canopy St Lukes Chapel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Canopy St Lukes Chapel compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Canopy St Lukes Chapel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Canopy St Lukes Chapel 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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