Blue Barns Beef food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Chelmsford
Blue Barns Beef holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 February 2025, 16 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: Blue Barnes Farm, Gubbions Green, Great Leighs, CM3 1PS
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Blue Barns Beef 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% | ← Blue Barns Beef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Blue Barns Beef 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 Blue Barns Beef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog And Partridge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Great Leighs Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Great Leighs Village Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| The Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Chelmsford City Racecourse Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 May 2026 |
| C Humphreys And Sons Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 September 2025 |
| Ellie's Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about Blue Barns Beef
What is Blue Barns Beef's food hygiene rating?
Blue Barns Beef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 14 February 2025.
Is Blue Barns Beef 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blue Barns Beef last inspected?
Blue Barns Beef was last inspected on 14 February 2025, 16 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 Blue Barns Beef?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blue Barns Beef compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Blue Barns Beef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Blue Barns Beef 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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