The T Room @Thriftwood Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Chelmsford
The T Room @Thriftwood Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 October 2025, 8 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: Thriftwood College, Fox Crescent, Chelmsford, CM1 2BN
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts The T Room @Thriftwood Academy 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% | ← The T Room @Thriftwood Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The T Room @Thriftwood Academy 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 The T Room @Thriftwood Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carealot Day Nursery Caring Premises | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Admirals Reach Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Ace Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Aspen Tree Childcare School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| BeWell Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Brights Corner Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Charles Dickens Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Bassment Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about The T Room @Thriftwood Academy
What is The T Room @Thriftwood Academy's food hygiene rating?
The T Room @Thriftwood Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 18 October 2025.
Is The T Room @Thriftwood Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The T Room @Thriftwood Academy last inspected?
The T Room @Thriftwood Academy was last inspected on 18 October 2025, 8 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 The T Room @Thriftwood Academy?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The T Room @Thriftwood Academy compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and The T Room @Thriftwood Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects The T Room @Thriftwood Academy 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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