Pink Garlic food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chelmsford
Pink Garlic 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
This is a fresh result: Pink Garlic was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 4 Chipping Row, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5XU
How it compares in Chelmsford
In Chelmsford, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Pink Garlic 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% | ← Pink Garlic | |
| 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 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 Pink Garlic 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 Pink Garlic, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Town Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Butlers Traditional Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| EKA Martial Arts Academy Other catering premises | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Hotwok Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Chillis Indian Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Churchills Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
Questions about Pink Garlic
What is Pink Garlic's food hygiene rating?
Pink Garlic has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chelmsford Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Pink Garlic 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 Pink Garlic last inspected?
Pink Garlic was last inspected on 20 May 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 Pink Garlic?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Pink Garlic compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, while Pink Garlic holds a 4. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Pink Garlic 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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