Chells Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stevenage
Chells 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 1 May 2021, more than 5 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: 28 The Glebe, Chells Way, Stevenage, SG2 0DJ
How it compares in Stevenage
That puts Chells Cafe among the 467 places in Stevenage holding top marks, 89% 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 | 467 | 89% | ← Chells Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Chells 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 Chells Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe Sports Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2021 |
| Golden's Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Gangnam Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Golden Fry Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2022 |
| Bedwell JMI School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Costello's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Douglas Drive Senior Citizens Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Chells Cafe
What is Chells Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Chells Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stevenage Council on 1 May 2021.
Is Chells 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 Chells Cafe last inspected?
Chells Cafe was last inspected on 1 May 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chells 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chells Cafe compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, and Chells Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects Chells 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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