B And M Retail Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chelmsford
B And M Retail Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 June 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: B And M Stores, Parkway, Chelmsford, CM2 7PX
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts B And M Retail 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% | ← B And M Retail 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 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 B And M Retail 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 B And M Retail Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Byron News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Amalfibistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Arugam Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| BBs Coffee And Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Brick Lane Bagel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Burger King Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Big Juicy Burgers Chelmsford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about B And M Retail Ltd
What is B And M Retail Ltd's food hygiene rating?
B And M Retail Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 13 June 2024.
Is B And M Retail 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was B And M Retail Ltd last inspected?
B And M Retail Ltd was last inspected on 13 June 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 B And M Retail Ltd?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does B And M Retail Ltd compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and B And M Retail Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects B And M Retail 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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