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Food Hygiene Ratings in CM2
Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the CM2 postcode area of Chelmsford hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.91/5, with 93% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 527 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
CM2 (Chelmsford) has 438 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 471 rated premises (93%). 2 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
Rating distribution in CM2
Plus 29 awaiting inspection and 27 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Food hygiene in CM2: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in CM2?
- The average food hygiene rating in the CM2 postcode area of Chelmsford is 4.91 out of 5, across 471 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How many restaurants in CM2 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 438 food businesses in the CM2 postcode area of Chelmsford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 93% of the 471 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in CM2 have a low hygiene rating?
- 2 food businesses in the CM2 postcode area of Chelmsford are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this CM2 food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the CM2 postcode area of Chelmsford (527 establishments on record, 471 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Top-rated places in CM2
- Essex Dementia CareRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Village Hall, Rectory Chase, Sandon, Chelmsford · CM2 7SQ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- El ChigreRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 34A Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex · CM2 0HX5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- The Sloffee ShopOther catering premises · Unit 1, 133 Springfield Park Road, Chelmsford, Essex · CM2 6EE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- Costa CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit A4, 1 Chelmer Village Retail Park, Chelmer Village Way, Springfield · CM2 6XE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
- GreggsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 146 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex · CM2 9LG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
- Ivory PegPub/bar/nightclub · 19 - 21 New London Road, Chelmsford · CM2 0NA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
- Kings Coffee HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 11 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford · CM2 0HU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
- Premier InnHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Colchester Road, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex · CM2 5PY5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
- Taco BellRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · TACO BELL, 218 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford · CM2 0LR5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
- The Chelmsford Cheesecake CompanyOther catering premises · CM25/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
- Toby CarveryRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmer Tavern, Dukes Lane, Springfield, Chelmsford · CM2 6AD5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
- ParlourRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CM25/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Places needing improvement in CM2
- Almas MarketRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 207 - 208 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford · CM2 0LG1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 January 2026
- Royal Engineers Social ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Ubique Hall, Meadowside, Chelmsford, Essex · CM2 6LN2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 March 2026
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 527 real Food Standards Agency records for the CM2 postcode area, of which 471 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.