Ford End C Of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Chelmsford
Ford End C Of E Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 February 2026, 5 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: Church Of England School Ford End, Main Road, Great Waltham, CM3 1LN
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Ford End C Of E Primary School 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% | ← Ford End C Of E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ford End C Of E Primary School 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 Ford End C Of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butchers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| The Belsteads School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Pleshey Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Leather Bottle Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Chelmsford Diocesan House Of Retreat Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Laurels B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| The Hub - Farm Shop \& Light Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| The Compasses Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about Ford End C Of E Primary School
What is Ford End C Of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Ford End C Of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 2 February 2026.
Is Ford End C Of E Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ford End C Of E Primary School last inspected?
Ford End C Of E Primary School was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 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 Ford End C Of E Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ford End C Of E Primary School compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Ford End C Of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Ford End C Of E Primary School 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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