Kings Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chelmsford
Kings Convenience Store 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 27 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 78 Kings Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4HP
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Kings Convenience Store 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% | ← Kings Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kings Convenience Store 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 Kings Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Tree Childcare School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Admirals Reach Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Boyz Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Broomfield Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Carealot Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Ace Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| ARU Students Union Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Anglia Ruskin University School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Kings Convenience Store
What is Kings Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Kings Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 27 September 2023.
Is Kings Convenience Store 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 Kings Convenience Store last inspected?
Kings Convenience Store was last inspected on 27 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Kings Convenience Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kings Convenience Store compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Kings Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Kings Convenience Store 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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