Travelodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Chelmsford
Travelodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 December 2024, 19 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: Runwell Road, Runwell, Wickford, SS11 7QJ
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Travelodge 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% | ← Travelodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Travelodge 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 Travelodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haybarn Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Canopy St Lukes Chapel School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Frasers Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Heidis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Melania Perumal Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Little Darwins Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about Travelodge
What is Travelodge's food hygiene rating?
Travelodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 11 December 2024.
Is Travelodge 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Travelodge last inspected?
Travelodge was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 19 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 Travelodge?
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 Travelodge compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Travelodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Travelodge 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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