The Eatery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
The Eatery 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 8 January 2025, 18 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: Ground Floor, 14 - 18 Heralds Way, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5TQ
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts The Eatery 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 Eatery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Eatery 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 Eatery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| T&G Mini Mart Ltd Other catering premises | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| New Town Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Hotwok Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Chillis Indian Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Churchills Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Phoebes Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about The Eatery
What is The Eatery's food hygiene rating?
The Eatery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 8 January 2025.
Is The Eatery 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 The Eatery last inspected?
The Eatery was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 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 Eatery?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Eatery compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and The Eatery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects The Eatery 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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