Food hygiene ratings in Chelmsford
Our data holds 1,600 food businesses in Chelmsford, rated between 2021-03-15 and 2026-08-26. 83.5% (1,336) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 17 (1.1%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Chelmsford 24th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Chelmsford
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 1,336 | 83.5% |
| 4 (good) | 84 | 5.3% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 19 | 1.2% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 7 | 0.4% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 9 | 0.6% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 1 | 0.1% |
| Awaiting inspection | 54 | 3.4% |
| Exempt | 90 | 5.6% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 | 88.9% |
| Other catering premises | 331 | 85.8% |
| Retailers - other | 217 | 68.7% |
| School/college/university | 126 | 97.6% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 113 | 90.3% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 112 | 70.5% |
| Mobile caterer | 112 | 85.7% |
| Caring Premises | 98 | 88.8% |
Food businesses rated per month in Chelmsford
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Chelmsford
The 17 most recent of 17. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titus Kitchen /Titus Dine In | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-23 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CM2 0LD |
| Coffee At The Close | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-16 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CM1 7QQ |
| A G Smith Butchers | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-10 | Retailers - other | CM3 3DZ |
| Groundwork Coffee | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-01 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CM3 3QW |
| Benny Gs Seafood Shack | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-04-30 | Mobile caterer | CM3 5XF |
| Chennai Dosa | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-04-15 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CM1 1PH |
| Royal Engineers Social Club | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-11 | Pub/bar/nightclub | CM2 6LN |
| Almas Market | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-01-06 | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | CM2 0LG |
| Tropiway Continental Grocers | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-11-21 | Retailers - other | CM1 1JA |
| El Maestro | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-11-10 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CM1 1JA |
| Athens Bar Meze Greek And Mediterranean Restaurant | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-09-15 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CM1 1JA |
| Walthambury Stores | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-08-13 | Retailers - other | CM3 1ET |
| Tonios Cucina | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-07-09 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CM1 |
| Kampungku Malaysian Bites | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-05-09 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CM1 1LE |
| Polska Babka | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2025-05-02 | Importers/Exporters | CM1 |
| Matha Supermarket | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-04-01 | Retailers - other | CM1 1PH |
| Seamoss Professional | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2024-06-28 | Manufacturers/packers | CM3 |
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Questions about Chelmsford
How many food businesses in Chelmsford are rated 5 (very good)?
1,336 of 1,600 food businesses in Chelmsford (83.5%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-26.
Which food businesses in Chelmsford are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
17 food businesses in Chelmsford are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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