The Wheatsheaf

Chelmsford

Food hygiene rating 2 / 5 · Improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

The Wheatsheaf scored just 2 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Improvement necessary Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 11 May 2021 by Braintree.

What does this rating mean?

The Wheatsheaf in Chelmsford has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Green,
Hatfield Peverel,
Chelmsford,
Essex,
CM3 2JF

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Wheatsheaf. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Wheatsheaf?

Food hygiene at The Wheatsheaf is inspected by Braintree, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.braintree.gov.uk or food&[email protected].

Questions about The Wheatsheaf

What is The Wheatsheaf’s food hygiene rating?

The Wheatsheaf has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (Improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 11 May 2021.

When was The Wheatsheaf last inspected?

The Wheatsheaf was last inspected by Braintree on 11 May 2021.

Is a 2 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.