City Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
City Diner 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 12 March 2025, 16 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: 6 Exchange Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1XB
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts City Diner 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% | ← City Diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 City Diner 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 City Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu /Mimis Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Baan Noodle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Caribbean Flavours Other catering premises | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Bark And Ember Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Bubbles Bar Caring Premises | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| A Batch From Home Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Cafe 89 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about City Diner
What is City Diner's food hygiene rating?
City Diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 12 March 2025.
Is City Diner 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 City Diner last inspected?
City Diner was last inspected on 12 March 2025, 16 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 City Diner?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 City Diner compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and City Diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects City Diner 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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