1,574 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.9 out of 5. 92.0% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Chelmsford are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Chelmsford currently has 1,574 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,429 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 92.0% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.9 out of 5. There are currently 13 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polska Babka | CM1 | 0 | May 02, 2025 |
| 0007 Express | CM1 1SH | 1 | Jan 09, 2025 |
| Almas Market | CM2 0LG | 1 | Jan 06, 2026 |
| China Garden | CM1 6LL | 1 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| El Maestro | CM1 1JA | 1 | Nov 10, 2025 |
| KJ Marshall | CM3 8HE | 1 | Dec 06, 2024 |
| Royal Engineers Social Club | CM2 6LN | 1 | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Seamoss Professional | CM3 | 1 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Super Doner And Kebab | CM1 4DP | 1 | Feb 04, 2026 |
| The Pier | CM2 5PP | 1 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Tonios Cucina | CM1 | 1 | Jul 09, 2025 |
| Tropiway Continental Grocers | CM1 1JA | 1 | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Walthambury Stores | CM3 1ET | 1 | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Athens Bar Meze Greek And Mediterranean Restaurant | CM1 1JA | 2 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Food Warehouse | CM1 1AN | 2 | Jan 23, 2026 |
There are currently 1,315 food businesses in Chelmsford with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 92.0% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Chelmsford depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.