Skylark Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Chelmsford
Skylark Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 4 Hanbury Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3AE
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Skylark Church 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% | ← Skylark Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Skylark Church 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 Skylark Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookers Cash And Carry Distributors/Transporters | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Baaklon Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| BaxterStorey Catering At E2V Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Caterplus At McCarthy And Stone Miami House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Agility Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| A1 Burger Van / Grill And Chill Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Skylark Church
What is Skylark Church's food hygiene rating?
Skylark Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 30 October 2024.
Is Skylark Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Skylark Church last inspected?
Skylark Church was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 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 Skylark Church?
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 Skylark Church compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Skylark Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Skylark Church 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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