Golden Plaice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chelmsford
Golden Plaice 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 26 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: 11 The Vineyards, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 7QS
How it compares in Chelmsford
In Chelmsford, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Plaice 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% | ← Golden Plaice | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Golden Plaice 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 Golden Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baddow Hall Schools Catering Service School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Care Uk Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| BP Londis Baddow Road Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Buntys Of Chelmsford Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| AJS Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Catering Connection Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Beehive Lane County Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Golden Plaice
What is Golden Plaice's food hygiene rating?
Golden Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chelmsford Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Golden Plaice 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 Golden Plaice last inspected?
Golden Plaice was last inspected on 26 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 Golden Plaice?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Plaice compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Plaice holds a 4. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Golden Plaice 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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