Cook Stars Chelmsford food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Chelmsford
Cook Stars Chelmsford 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: Cook Stars Chelmsford was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 17 Woolards Way, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5NW
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Cook Stars Chelmsford 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% | ← Cook Stars Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cook Stars Chelmsford 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 Cook Stars Chelmsford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodham Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Elmwood Preschool CIC Caring Premises | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Munchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Smithbright Butchers Retailers - other | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Spar Foodmarkets Ltd Retailers - other | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Small Wonders Day Nursery Other catering premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Lets Cook Other catering premises | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Lauren Dixons Sweets, Treats And Eats Other catering premises | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about Cook Stars Chelmsford
What is Cook Stars Chelmsford's food hygiene rating?
Cook Stars Chelmsford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Cook Stars Chelmsford 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 Cook Stars Chelmsford last inspected?
Cook Stars Chelmsford was last inspected on 2 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 Cook Stars Chelmsford?
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 Cook Stars Chelmsford compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Cook Stars Chelmsford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Cook Stars Chelmsford 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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