The Cod Father food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chelmsford
The Cod Father holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Cod Father was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 18 Village Square, Chelmer Village, Chelmsford, CM2 6RF
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts The Cod Father 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% | ← The Cod Father | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Cod Father 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 The Cod Father, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Chancellor Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Atham Supermarket Importers/Exporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Castle Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery \& Preschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about The Cod Father
What is The Cod Father's food hygiene rating?
The Cod Father has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 18 June 2026.
Is The Cod Father 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cod Father last inspected?
The Cod Father was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cod Father?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cod Father compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and The Cod Father is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects The Cod Father 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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