The Royal British Legion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chelmsford
The Royal British Legion holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 April 2025, 14 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: Chelwater, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 7RA
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts The Royal British Legion 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 Royal British Legion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Royal British Legion 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 Royal British Legion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJS Food And Wine Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Buntys Of Chelmsford Other catering premises | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| BP Londis Baddow Road Service Station Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Byron News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Arugam Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about The Royal British Legion
What is The Royal British Legion's food hygiene rating?
The Royal British Legion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 22 April 2025.
Is The Royal British Legion 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Royal British Legion last inspected?
The Royal British Legion was last inspected on 22 April 2025, 14 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 Royal British Legion?
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 The Royal British Legion compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and The Royal British Legion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects The Royal British Legion 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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