Bark And Ember food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chelmsford
Bark And Ember holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Bark And Ember was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Kiosk 13 Chelmsford Market, High Chelmer Multistorey Building, Bellmead, CM1 1LE
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Bark And Ember 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% | ← Bark And Ember | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bark And Ember 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 Bark And Ember, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubbles Bar Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| 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 Bark And Ember
What is Bark And Ember's food hygiene rating?
Bark And Ember has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Bark And Ember 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bark And Ember last inspected?
Bark And Ember was last inspected on 11 June 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 Bark And Ember?
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 Bark And Ember compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Bark And Ember is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Bark And Ember 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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