Royal Steamer food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chelmsford
Royal Steamer 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
The rating dates from 7 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: The Royal Steamer, 1 - 2 Townfield Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1QJ
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Royal Steamer 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% | ← Royal Steamer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Royal Steamer 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 Royal Steamer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassment Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Brights Corner Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| BeWell Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Brewhouse And Kitchen Other catering premises | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Baptist Church Other catering premises | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Back Inn Time Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Burgess Springs Local Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Caribbean Flavours Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about Royal Steamer
What is Royal Steamer's food hygiene rating?
Royal Steamer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 7 June 2024.
Is Royal Steamer 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 Royal Steamer last inspected?
Royal Steamer was last inspected on 7 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 Royal Steamer?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal Steamer compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Steamer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Royal Steamer 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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