Anglia Ruskin University food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Chelmsford
Anglia Ruskin University 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 5 November 2025, 8 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: Bishop Hall Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1SQ
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Anglia Ruskin University 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% | ← Anglia Ruskin University | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Anglia Ruskin University 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 Anglia Ruskin University, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARU Students Union Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Ab Salute Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Cathedral Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Back Inn Time Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bassment Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Brewhouse And Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Anns Smart School Of Cookery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Brights Corner Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
Questions about Anglia Ruskin University
What is Anglia Ruskin University's food hygiene rating?
Anglia Ruskin University has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Anglia Ruskin University 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 Anglia Ruskin University last inspected?
Anglia Ruskin University was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 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 Anglia Ruskin University?
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 Anglia Ruskin University compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Anglia Ruskin University is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Anglia Ruskin University 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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