Writtle has 42 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
100% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 92% achieving the top rating of 5.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 41% of food businesses in Writtle.
3 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
Showing 1–42 of 42 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% |
| Galleywood | 39 | 4.9/5 | 94% |
| Essex | 34 | 4.8/5 | 81% |
There are currently 42 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Writtle, out of 619,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In Writtle, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 92% of rated businesses in Writtle hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Writtle 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 Writtle was last updated on 14 May 2026.