Sol House food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Chelmsford
Sol House 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
This is a fresh result: Sol House was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Butch Green, 16 Mill Road, Stock, CM4 9BH
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Sol House 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% | ← Sol House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sol House 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 Sol House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dandelion And Burdock Other catering premises | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Christ Church Other catering premises | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Budgens Of Stock Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Greenwoods Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Bakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
Questions about Sol House
What is Sol House's food hygiene rating?
Sol House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Sol House 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 Sol House last inspected?
Sol House was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Sol House?
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 Sol House compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Sol House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Sol House 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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Understanding this rating
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