📍 2 areas · 1,610 establishments
Food Safety in Chelmsford
Every area ranked by food hygiene rating
Data updated daily · Last sync: 20 May 2026
Chelmsford has 1,610 food establishments with hygiene ratings. 83.35% hold a 5-star rating — a strong result for a major city.
4.9
Average Rating
out of 5
83.35%
5-Star Rated
1,347 places
88.7%
4 or 5 Stars
0.56%
Rated 0 or 1
Rating Distribution
51,347
92%
4
87
3
17
2
7
1
10
0
1
🗺️ Establishment Map
Showing 6 establishments across Chelmsford. Colour indicates hygiene rating.
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🏆 Safest Areas in Chelmsford
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterhouse Farm CM2 | 4.9 | 93.1% | 478 |
| 2 | Billericay East CM11 | 4.8 | 84.52% | 84 |
⚠️ Areas Needing Improvement
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | % Rated 0-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billericay East CM11 | 4.8 | 84.52% | 0% |
| 2 | Waterhouse Farm CM2 | 4.9 | 93.1% | 0.42% |
🚨 Lowest Rated Establishments in Chelmsford
| Business | Rating | Type | Area | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Polska Babka CM1 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Importers/Exporters | Chelmsford | 2 May 2025 |
Tonios Cucina CM1 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Chelmsford | 9 Jul 2025 |
Tropiway Continental Grocers CM1 1JA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Chelmsford | 21 Nov 2025 |
El Maestro CM1 1JA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Chelmsford | 10 Nov 2025 |
Seamoss Professional CM3 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Manufacturers/packers | Chelmsford | 28 Jun 2024 |
KJ Marshall CM3 8HE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Chelmsford | 6 Dec 2024 |
The Kings Arms CM1 7AU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Pub/bar/nightclub | Chelmsford | 8 Apr 2026 |
Walthambury Stores CM3 1ET · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Chelmsford | 13 Aug 2025 |
Grand Cochin CM1 1JA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Chelmsford | 17 Apr 2026 |
0007 Express CM1 1SH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Chelmsford | 9 Jan 2025 |
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