Queens Head Boreham food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chelmsford
Queens Head Boreham holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 2026, 5 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: Queens Head, Church Road, Boreham, CM3 3EG
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Queens Head Boreham 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% | ← Queens Head Boreham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Queens Head Boreham 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 Queens Head Boreham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock Schools Catering Ltd School/college/university | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Boreham Post Office And Convenient Stores Retailers - other | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Full Throttle Coffee Co Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Boreham Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| New Hall School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Boreham House Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Nurture Den School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about Queens Head Boreham
What is Queens Head Boreham's food hygiene rating?
Queens Head Boreham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Queens Head Boreham 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Queens Head Boreham last inspected?
Queens Head Boreham was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 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 Queens Head Boreham?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Queens Head Boreham compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Queens Head Boreham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Queens Head Boreham 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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