Bubbles Bar food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Chelmsford
Bubbles Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 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: Kiosk 16 Chelmsford Market, High Chelmer Multistorey Building, Bellmead, CM1 1LE
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Bubbles Bar among the 1,344 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 | 1,344 | 92% | ← Bubbles Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 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 Bubbles Bar 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 Bubbles Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bark And Ember Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| A Batch From Home Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Caribbean Flavours Other catering premises | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Baan Noodle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu /Mimis Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Annes Pantry Mobile caterer | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Baptist Church Other catering premises | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
Questions about Bubbles Bar
What is Bubbles Bar's food hygiene rating?
Bubbles Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 8 October 2025.
Is Bubbles Bar 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bubbles Bar last inspected?
Bubbles Bar was last inspected on 8 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 Bubbles Bar?
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 Bubbles Bar compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Bubbles Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Bubbles Bar 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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