Melania Perumal food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Chelmsford
Melania Perumal holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 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: 35 Rushbrook Avenue, Runwell, Wickford, SS11 7HE
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Melania Perumal among the 1,327 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 | 1,327 | 92% | ← Melania Perumal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 153 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 Melania Perumal 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 Melania Perumal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heidis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Canopy St Lukes Chapel School/college/university | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Runwell Sports And Social Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Active Genetics Limited Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Little Darwins Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Rettendon Parish Hall Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Melania Perumal
What is Melania Perumal's food hygiene rating?
Melania Perumal has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 6 October 2025.
Is Melania Perumal 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Melania Perumal last inspected?
Melania Perumal was last inspected on 6 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 Melania Perumal?
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 Melania Perumal compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Melania Perumal is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Melania Perumal 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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