Coral Stores Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chelmsford
Coral Stores Ltd 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 30 August 2023, 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: 52 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JA
How it compares in Chelmsford
In Chelmsford, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Coral Stores Ltd 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% | ← Coral Stores Ltd | |
| 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 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 Coral Stores 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 Coral Stores Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassment Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Brights Corner Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| BeWell Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Burgess Springs Local Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Brewhouse And Kitchen Other catering premises | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Baptist Church Other catering premises | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Back Inn Time Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Caribbean Flavours Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about Coral Stores Ltd
What is Coral Stores Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Coral Stores Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chelmsford Council on 30 August 2023.
Is Coral Stores Ltd 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 Coral Stores Ltd last inspected?
Coral Stores Ltd was last inspected on 30 August 2023, 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 Coral Stores Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Coral Stores Ltd compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, while Coral Stores Ltd holds a 4. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Coral Stores 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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