Willow Tree Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Chelmsford
Willow Tree Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 January 2026, 5 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: 133 Chignal Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2JD
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Willow Tree Lodge among the 1,344 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 | 1,344 | 92% | ← Willow Tree Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 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 143 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 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 Willow Tree Lodge 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 Willow Tree Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Dickens Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| BP Chelmsford SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| 2MT Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Chelmsford Bowling Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Carealot Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Admirals Reach Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about Willow Tree Lodge
What is Willow Tree Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Willow Tree Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 16 January 2026.
Is Willow Tree Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Willow Tree Lodge last inspected?
Willow Tree Lodge was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 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 Willow Tree Lodge?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Willow Tree Lodge compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Willow Tree Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Willow Tree Lodge 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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