Grape Tree food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chelmsford
Grape Tree 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 17 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 35 The Meadows, High Street, Chelmsford, CM2 6FD
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Grape Tree 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% | ← Grape Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Grape Tree 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 Grape Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBs Coffee And Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Brick Lane Bagel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Burger King Other catering premises | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Bar And Beyond / Absurd Bird / KBOX Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Amalfibistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Bar 7 Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Arugam Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Grape Tree
What is Grape Tree's food hygiene rating?
Grape Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 17 September 2024.
Is Grape Tree 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 Grape Tree last inspected?
Grape Tree was last inspected on 17 September 2024, 21 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 Grape Tree?
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 Grape Tree compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Grape Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Grape Tree 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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