Royal Engineers Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chelmsford
Royal Engineers Social Club holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 11 March 2026, 4 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: Ubique Hall, Meadowside, Chelmsford, CM2 6LN
How it compares in Chelmsford
A 2 is rare: only 6 of 1,447 rated places in Chelmsford score this low, about one in 241. By contrast 92% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,327 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ← Royal Engineers Social Club | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Royal Engineers Social Club the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Royal Engineers Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boswell House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Ashlyns Organics Limited School/college/university | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Cathedral Primary School School/college/university | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Anns Smart School Of Cookery School/college/university | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Benugo Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Bubbling Burkes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bills Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Royal Engineers Social Club
What is Royal Engineers Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Royal Engineers Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Chelmsford Council on 11 March 2026.
Is Royal Engineers Social Club safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Royal Engineers Social Club last inspected?
Royal Engineers Social Club was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 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 Royal Engineers Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal Engineers Social Club compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, while Royal Engineers Social Club holds a 2. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Royal Engineers Social Club 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Chelmsford, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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