Quart Pot food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chelmsford
Quart Pot holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Quart Pot was inspected on 30 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: Runwell Road, Runwell, Wickford, SS11 7PN
How this rating has changed
Quart Pot was re-inspected on 30 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 July 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 Quart Pot 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% | ← Quart Pot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 146 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Quart Pot 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 Quart Pot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Hollymede Cottage Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Kids Company Out Of School Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Pabulum @ Runwell Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Hilltop County Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Dragon Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Nisa Your Local Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about Quart Pot
What is Quart Pot's food hygiene rating?
Quart Pot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 30 July 2026.
Is Quart Pot 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Quart Pot last inspected?
Quart Pot was last inspected on 30 July 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 Quart Pot?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Quart Pot compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,453 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Quart Pot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Quart Pot 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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Quart Pot is one of 28 rated food businesses in Wickford. See every hygiene rating in Wickford →
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