The County Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Chelmsford
The County Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 May 2025, 13 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: County Hotel, 29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PZ
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts The County Hotel 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% | ← The County Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The County Hotel 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 The County Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeWell Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Brights Corner Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Bassment Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Burgess Springs Local Retailers - other | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Brewhouse And Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Back Inn Time Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Aspen Tree Childcare School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about The County Hotel
What is The County Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The County Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 20 May 2025.
Is The County Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The County Hotel last inspected?
The County Hotel was last inspected on 20 May 2025, 13 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 The County Hotel?
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 The County Hotel compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and The County Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects The County Hotel 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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