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Food Hygiene Ratings in Chelmsford
In Chelmsford, 91.7% of 1,442 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.87/5. These figures cover 1,604 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Chelmsford has 1,322 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,442 rated premises (91.7%). 18 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
Rating distribution in Chelmsford
Plus 77 awaiting inspection and 85 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 77 awaiting inspection and 85 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene ratings by area in Chelmsford
Top-rated places in Chelmsford
- Channels Food And Beverage LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Channels Golf Club, Belsteads Farm Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford · CM3 3PT5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- Cook Stars ChelmsfordOther catering premises · 17 Woolards Way, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex · CM3 5NW5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- Essex Dementia CareRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Village Hall, Rectory Chase, Sandon, Chelmsford · CM2 7SQ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- The Folly BistroPub/bar/nightclub · The Tye, East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex · CM3 8AA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- Whitegate Farm ShopRetailers - other · Whitegates Farm, South Hanningfield Road, Rettendon, Chelmsford · CM3 8HE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- El ChigreRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 34A Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex · CM2 0HX5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Chelmsford
- Polska BabkaImporters/Exporters · CM10/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 May 2025
- Walthambury StoresRetailers - other · Barrack Lane, Great Waltham, Chelmsford · CM3 1ET1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 August 2025
- Groundwork CoffeeTakeaway/sandwich shop · Beaulieu Park Station, Beaulieu Park Station Approach, Chelmsford · CM3 3QW1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 May 2026
- Grand CochinRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 43 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex · CM1 1JA1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 April 2026
- Tonios CucinaTakeaway/sandwich shop · CM11/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 July 2025
- Seamoss ProfessionalManufacturers/packers · CM31/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 June 2024
- El MaestroTakeaway/sandwich shop · 49 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex · CM1 1JA1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 November 2025
- The Kings ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · Kings Arms, 295 Main Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford · CM1 7AU1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 April 2026
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 1,604 real Food Standards Agency records for Chelmsford, of which 1,442 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.