Happy Gourmet food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chelmsford
Happy Gourmet holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 44 - 45 Viaduct Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1TS
How it compares in Chelmsford
In Chelmsford, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Happy Gourmet sits behind roughly 1,327 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,327 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ← Happy Gourmet | |
| 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 153 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Happy Gourmet 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 Happy Gourmet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Springs Local Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bassment Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Brewhouse And Kitchen Other catering premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Baptist Church Other catering premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Brights Corner Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| BeWell Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Caribbean Flavours Other catering premises | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Baan Noodle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about Happy Gourmet
What is Happy Gourmet's food hygiene rating?
Happy Gourmet has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chelmsford Council on 30 October 2024.
Is Happy Gourmet safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Happy Gourmet last inspected?
Happy Gourmet was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 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 Happy Gourmet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Happy Gourmet compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, while Happy Gourmet holds a 4. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Happy Gourmet 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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