Smithbright Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chelmsford
Smithbright Butchers 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 5 June 2025, 13 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: 2 Warwick Parade, Clements Green Lane, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5JT
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Smithbright Butchers 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% | ← Smithbright Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Smithbright Butchers 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 Smithbright Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Spar Foodmarkets Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Small Wonders Day Nursery Other catering premises | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| One Stop Community Stores Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| South Woodham Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Lets Cook Other catering premises | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Cook Stars Chelmsford Other catering premises | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Just Souvlaki Mobile caterer | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
Questions about Smithbright Butchers
What is Smithbright Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Smithbright Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 5 June 2025.
Is Smithbright Butchers 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 Smithbright Butchers last inspected?
Smithbright Butchers was last inspected on 5 June 2025, 13 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 Smithbright Butchers?
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 Smithbright Butchers compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Smithbright Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Smithbright Butchers 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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