Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park 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 7 August 2025, 11 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: Marsh Farm Country Park, Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5WP
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park 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% | ← Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park 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 Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nannycake Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Cummins Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Hullbridge Community Centre (Bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2017 |
| Jays Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2017 |
| Collingwood Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Jays News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park
What is Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park's food hygiene rating?
Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 7 August 2025.
Is Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park 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 Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park last inspected?
Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 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 Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park 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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