Rose Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
Rose Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Rose Cafe, London Road, Widford, CM2 8TG
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Rose Cafe 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% | ← Rose Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rose Cafe 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 Rose Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford Golf Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Bookers Cash And Carry Distributors/Transporters | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Chelmsford Hockey Club Pitch Side Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Chelmsford Sports Pavilion Main Club House Kitchen Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Caterplus At McCarthy And Stone Miami House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Chelmsford Plastic Bacon Stand Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
Questions about Rose Cafe
What is Rose Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Rose Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 2 July 2024.
Is Rose Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rose Cafe last inspected?
Rose Cafe was last inspected on 2 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Rose Cafe?
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 Rose Cafe compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Rose Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Rose Cafe 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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