Golden Fleece food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chelmsford
Golden Fleece holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Golden Fleece was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 84 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JP
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Golden Fleece 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% | ← Golden Fleece | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Golden Fleece 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 Golden Fleece, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Church Other catering premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Brewhouse And Kitchen Other catering premises | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Back Inn Time Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Baan Noodle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Caribbean Flavours Other catering premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu /Mimis Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Bark And Ember Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Bubbles Bar Caring Premises | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Golden Fleece
What is Golden Fleece's food hygiene rating?
Golden Fleece has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Golden Fleece 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden Fleece last inspected?
Golden Fleece was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month 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 Golden Fleece?
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 Golden Fleece compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Fleece is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Golden Fleece 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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