Chelmsford has 776 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
97% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 90% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 72 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 32% of food businesses in Chelmsford.
119 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
31 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billericay | 189 | 4.6/5 | 78% |
| South Woodham Ferrers | 89 | 4.9/5 | 91% |
| Runwell | 51 | 4.6/5 | 80% |
| Writtle | 42 | 4.9/5 | 92% |
| Galleywood | 39 | 4.9/5 | 94% |
| Essex | 34 | 4.8/5 | 81% |
There are currently 776 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Chelmsford, out of 619,102 rated establishments across the UK.
In Chelmsford, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 90% of rated businesses in Chelmsford hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Chelmsford are carried out by Chelmsford. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Chelmsford was last updated on 13 May 2026.