Duke Street Store food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chelmsford
Duke Street Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 March 2026, 4 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: 66A Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JP
How it compares in Chelmsford
In Chelmsford, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Duke Street Store sits behind roughly 1,413 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,327 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ← Duke Street Store | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Duke Street Store 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 Duke Street Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Church Other catering premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Brewhouse And Kitchen Other catering premises | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Back Inn Time Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Baan Noodle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Caribbean Flavours Other catering premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu /Mimis Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Bark And Ember Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Bubbles Bar Caring Premises | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Duke Street Store
What is Duke Street Store's food hygiene rating?
Duke Street Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Chelmsford Council on 6 March 2026.
Is Duke Street Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Duke Street Store last inspected?
Duke Street Store was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 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 Duke Street Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Duke Street Store compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, while Duke Street Store holds a 3. 18 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Duke Street Store 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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