St Andrews Church Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Chelmsford
St Andrews Church Hall 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 11 July 2025, 12 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: St Andrews Church, Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2JB
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts St Andrews Church Hall 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% | ← St Andrews Church Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St Andrews Church Hall 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 St Andrews Church Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2MT Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| BP Chelmsford SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Admirals Reach Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Charles Dickens Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Aspen Tree Childcare School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| ARU The Garden Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about St Andrews Church Hall
What is St Andrews Church Hall's food hygiene rating?
St Andrews Church Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 11 July 2025.
Is St Andrews Church Hall 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 St Andrews Church Hall last inspected?
St Andrews Church Hall was last inspected on 11 July 2025, 12 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 St Andrews Church Hall?
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 St Andrews Church Hall compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and St Andrews Church Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects St Andrews Church Hall 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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