Acanteen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
Acanteen 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 11 December 2024, 19 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: 35 New London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0ND
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Acanteen 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% | ← Acanteen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Acanteen 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 Acanteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be At One Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Bar 7 Pub/bar/nightclub | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Big Juicy Burgers Chelmsford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Bar And Beyond / Absurd Bird / KBOX Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Bertama Candy Shop Distributors/Transporters | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Balti King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Arugam Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Acanteen
What is Acanteen's food hygiene rating?
Acanteen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 11 December 2024.
Is Acanteen 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 Acanteen last inspected?
Acanteen was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 19 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 Acanteen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Acanteen compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Acanteen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Acanteen 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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