Bridge Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chelmsford
Bridge Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 March 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: 19A Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0AY
How it compares in Chelmsford
In Chelmsford, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Bridge Stores sits behind roughly 1,327 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,327 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ← Bridge Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bridge Stores 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 Bridge Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birketts LLP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Busy Bees In Chelmsford Caring Premises | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| BaxterStorey Catering At E2V Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Baaklon Limited Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Central Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| Annes Pantry Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| A1 Burger Van / Grill And Chill Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Camelot Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Bridge Stores
What is Bridge Stores's food hygiene rating?
Bridge Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chelmsford Council on 25 March 2024.
Is Bridge Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bridge Stores last inspected?
Bridge Stores was last inspected on 25 March 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 Bridge Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bridge Stores compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, while Bridge Stores holds a 4. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Bridge Stores 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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