Farm Foods Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Chelmsford
Farm Foods Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 4 Waterson Vale, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9PB
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Farm Foods Ltd 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% | ← Farm Foods Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Farm Foods Ltd 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 Farm Foods Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJS Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Buntys Of Chelmsford Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| BP Londis Baddow Road Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Camelot Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Camelot Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Boba Fresh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Farm Foods Ltd
What is Farm Foods Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Farm Foods Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 2 August 2023.
Is Farm Foods Ltd 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Farm Foods Ltd last inspected?
Farm Foods Ltd was last inspected on 2 August 2023, more than 2 years 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 Farm Foods Ltd?
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 Farm Foods Ltd compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Farm Foods Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Farm Foods Ltd 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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