Essex Dementia Care food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Chelmsford
Essex Dementia Care 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
The rating dates from 29 June 2026, 2 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.
98% of rated food businesses in Chelmsford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Chelmsford ratings →
Address: Writtle Parish Council, The Green, Writtle, CM1 3DT
How this rating has changed
Essex Dementia Care was re-inspected on 29 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Essex Dementia Care among the 1,335 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 | 1,335 | 92% | ← Essex Dementia Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 84 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 144 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 Essex Dementia Care 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 Essex Dementia Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agility Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| ARU The Garden Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| 2MT Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| BP Chelmsford SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| ARU - The Watering Hole Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Bookers Cash And Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
Questions about Essex Dementia Care
What is Essex Dementia Care's food hygiene rating?
Essex Dementia Care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 29 June 2026.
Is Essex Dementia Care 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 Essex Dementia Care last inspected?
Essex Dementia Care was last inspected on 29 June 2026, 2 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 Essex Dementia Care?
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 Essex Dementia Care compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,456 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Essex Dementia Care is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Essex Dementia Care 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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Essex Dementia Care is one of 42 rated food businesses in Writtle. See every hygiene rating in Writtle →
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