Daves food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chelmsford
Daves holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 February 2024, 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: 235 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6JT
How it compares in Chelmsford
In Chelmsford, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Daves sits behind roughly 1,327 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,327 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ← Daves | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Daves 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 Daves, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Springfield School/college/university | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Boswell House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Ashlyns Organics Limited School/college/university | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Ab Salute Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Castle Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Cathedral Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Byron News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Anns Smart School Of Cookery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
Questions about Daves
What is Daves's food hygiene rating?
Daves has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chelmsford Council on 15 February 2024.
Is Daves safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Daves last inspected?
Daves was last inspected on 15 February 2024, 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 Daves?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Daves compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, while Daves holds a 4. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Daves 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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