The Elmwood School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Chelmsford
The Elmwood School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Elmwood Primary School, 22 Guys Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5NB
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts The Elmwood School 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% | ← The Elmwood School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Elmwood School 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 The Elmwood School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Preschool CIC Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Lauren Dixons Sweets, Treats And Eats Other catering premises | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Cook Stars Chelmsford Other catering premises | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - other | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| South Woodham Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Dayis Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Elachi Fine Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Thai Bualuang Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about The Elmwood School
What is The Elmwood School's food hygiene rating?
The Elmwood School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 10 February 2025.
Is The Elmwood School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Elmwood School last inspected?
The Elmwood School was last inspected on 10 February 2025, 17 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 The Elmwood School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Elmwood School compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and The Elmwood School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects The Elmwood School 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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