A1 Roadside Chef - [LK55 BOH] food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Chelmsford
A1 Roadside Chef - [LK55 BOH] holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer 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 20 August 2024, 22 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: Woodhall Farm, Chignal Road, Chignal Smealy, CM1 4SU
How it compares in Chelmsford
In Chelmsford, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so A1 Roadside Chef - [LK55 BOH] 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% | ← A1 Roadside Chef - [LK55 BOH] | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 A1 Roadside Chef - [LK55 BOH] 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 A1 Roadside Chef - [LK55 BOH], nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Roadside Chef Vehicle BX06MLO Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Charles Dickens Day Centre Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Elior Fontanella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Chelmer Valley High School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Ayletts Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Columbus School And College School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Broomfield CP School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about A1 Roadside Chef - [LK55 BOH]
What is A1 Roadside Chef - [LK55 BOH]'s food hygiene rating?
A1 Roadside Chef - [LK55 BOH] has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chelmsford Council on 20 August 2024.
Is A1 Roadside Chef - [LK55 BOH] 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was A1 Roadside Chef - [LK55 BOH] last inspected?
A1 Roadside Chef - [LK55 BOH] was last inspected on 20 August 2024, 22 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 A1 Roadside Chef - [LK55 BOH]?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A1 Roadside Chef - [LK55 BOH] compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, while A1 Roadside Chef - [LK55 BOH] holds a 4. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects A1 Roadside Chef - [LK55 BOH] 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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