South Woodham Ferrers has 93 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
98% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 90% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, other catering premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 10 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 30% of food businesses in South Woodham Ferrers.
9 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
4 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 51–93 of 93 establishments
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford | 795 | 4.8/5 | 90% |
| Billericay | 191 | 4.6/5 | 78% |
| Runwell | 52 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| Writtle | 44 | 4.9/5 | 90% |
| Galleywood | 39 | 4.9/5 | 94% |
| Essex | 35 | 4.8/5 | 79% |
There are currently 93 food businesses with hygiene ratings in South Woodham Ferrers, out of 643,774 rated establishments across the UK.
In South Woodham Ferrers, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 90% of rated businesses in South Woodham Ferrers hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in South Woodham Ferrers 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 South Woodham Ferrers was last updated on 17 July 2026.