Back Inn Time food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
Back Inn Time 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 20 February 2026, 4 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: 13 Cottage Place, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1NL
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Back Inn Time 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% | ← Back Inn Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Back Inn Time 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 Back Inn Time, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewhouse And Kitchen Other catering premises | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Baptist Church Other catering premises | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Baan Noodle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Caribbean Flavours Other catering premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu /Mimis Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Bassment Retailers - other | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bark And Ember Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Back Inn Time
What is Back Inn Time's food hygiene rating?
Back Inn Time has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 20 February 2026.
Is Back Inn Time 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 Back Inn Time last inspected?
Back Inn Time was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 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 Back Inn Time?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Back Inn Time compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Back Inn Time is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Back Inn Time 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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