Highwood has 7 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 5.0 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
100% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 100% achieving the top rating of 5.
2 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
1 establishment was newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 1–7 of 7 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford | 776 | 4.9/5 | 90% |
| 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 |
There are currently 7 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Highwood, out of 619,102 rated establishments across the UK.
In Highwood, the average hygiene rating is 5.0/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 100% of rated businesses in Highwood hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Highwood 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 Highwood was last updated on 13 May 2026.
| 39 |
| 4.9/5 |
| 94% |