Food Hygiene Ratings in Chelmsford

1,628 establishments

Chelmsford food businesses rated by the Food Standards Agency. Restaurant is the most common business type. See every rated business in Chelmsford on a map, free on the App Store.

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Rating Distribution

Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (England, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Very Good 1,392 (85.5%)
Good 85 (5.2%)
Generally Satisfactory 18 (1.1%)
Improvement Necessary 6 (0.4%)
Major Improvement Necessary 11 (0.7%)
Urgent Improvement Necessary 1 (0.1%)
Awaiting Inspection 37 (2.3%)
Exempt 78 (4.8%)

Average Scores

Average hygiene, structural, and management scores from FSA inspections.

Hygiene
Good
Structural
Good
Confidence in Management
Good

Based on 1,513 FHRS establishments with complete score data

Inspection Activity

How long ago food businesses in Chelmsford were last inspected by the FSA. Higher numbers mean inspections are less frequent.

1.1 years average time since last inspection
5.4 years longest gap without a new inspection
2.3% of businesses awaiting inspection

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Recently Rated

Moody Brew

5

CM2

Rated 04/08/2026

CakedByMeri

5

CM1

Rated 03/08/2026

BavBeer

5

SS11

Rated 03/08/2026

The Crystal Centre

5

Puddings Wood Drive, CM1 7LF

Rated 03/08/2026

Quart Pot

5

Runwell Road, SS11 7PN

Rated 30/07/2026

Yatzen Chinese

5

The Oakland Hotel, CM3 5XF

Rated 30/07/2026

S & M Butchers

3
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5

6 Woodhall Parade, CM1 4BA

Rated 30/07/2026

Oriental House

4
→
5

14 The Vineyards, CM2 7QS

Rated 29/07/2026

Smashing Buns

5

CM1

Rated 28/07/2026

The Nags Head

5

22 Baddow Road, CM2 0DG

Rated 27/07/2026

Highest Rated

Moody Brew

5

CM2

CakedByMeri

5

CM1

BavBeer

5

SS11

The Crystal Centre

5

Puddings Wood Drive, CM1 7LF

Quart Pot

5

Runwell Road, SS11 7PN

Lowest Rated

Groundwork Coffee

1

Beaulieu Park Station, CM3 3QW

Grand Cochin

1

43 Duke Street, CM1 1JA

The Kings Arms

1

Kings Arms, CM1 7AU

Almas Market

1

207 - 208 Moulsham Street, CM2 0LG

Tropiway Continental Grocers

1

Mama Sandras Food Catering, CM1 1JA

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Business Types in Chelmsford

RestaurantOther CateringRetailSchoolMobile CatererPub & BarTakeawayCare & HealthSupermarketManufacturingHotelDistributionImport & ExportFarming

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