The William B

Chelmsford

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The William B scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Very good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 12 November 2025 by Braintree.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The William B, from August 2021 to November 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 3 in 2021 to 4 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The William B.

Food hygiene rating history for The William B
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
11 August 2021	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
12 November 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The William B in Chelmsford has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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 Street,
Hatfield Peverel,
Chelmsford,
Essex,
CM3 2ET

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

Who inspects The William B?

Food hygiene at The William B 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 William B

What is The William B’s food hygiene rating?

The William B has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 12 November 2025.

When was The William B last inspected?

The William B was last inspected by Braintree on 12 November 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.