PJ Food Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chelmsford
PJ Food Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 November 2024, 19 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: 2 Writtle Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3BX
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts PJ Food Stores among the 1,327 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 | 1,327 | 92% | ← PJ Food Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 PJ Food Stores 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 PJ Food Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baaklon Limited Retailers - other | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| BaxterStorey Catering At E2V Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Bookers Cash And Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Birketts LLP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Caterplus At McCarthy And Stone Miami House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| A1 Burger Van / Grill And Chill Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about PJ Food Stores
What is PJ Food Stores's food hygiene rating?
PJ Food Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 29 November 2024.
Is PJ Food Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was PJ Food Stores last inspected?
PJ Food Stores was last inspected on 29 November 2024, 19 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 PJ Food Stores?
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 PJ Food Stores compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and PJ Food Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects PJ Food Stores 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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