Valentine Cuisine Ltd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Chelmsford
Valentine Cuisine Ltd 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 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 31 - 39 Bancrofts Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5UG
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Valentine Cuisine Ltd 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% | ← Valentine Cuisine Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Valentine Cuisine Ltd 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 Valentine Cuisine Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steak It Easy Ltd Mobile caterer | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Lets Cook Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Lauren Dixons Sweets, Treats And Eats Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| SWF Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre - Holiday Program Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Phoebes Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Butlers Traditional Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
Questions about Valentine Cuisine Ltd
What is Valentine Cuisine Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Valentine Cuisine Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Valentine Cuisine Ltd 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 Valentine Cuisine Ltd last inspected?
Valentine Cuisine Ltd was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 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 Valentine Cuisine Ltd?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Valentine Cuisine Ltd compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Valentine Cuisine Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Valentine Cuisine Ltd 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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