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Chelmsford Takeaway

Essex

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

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

Last inspected on 4 February 2026 by Chelmsford.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Chelmsford Takeaway, from November 2021 to February 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 4 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

0 1 2 3 4 5 5 Nov 2021: 4 out of 5 4 Feb 2026: 3 out of 5 Nov 2021 Feb 2026
Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Chelmsford Takeaway.
Food hygiene rating history for Chelmsford Takeaway
Inspection date Rating Verdict
4 / 5 Good
3 / 5 Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Chelmsford Takeaway in Essex has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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?

37 Duke Street,
Chelmsford,
Essex,
CM1 1HY
Chelmsford Takeaway Hygiene Rating - 3/5

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

Who inspects Chelmsford Takeaway?

Food hygiene at Chelmsford Takeaway is inspected by Chelmsford, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.chelmsford.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Chelmsford Takeaway

What is Chelmsford Takeaway’s food hygiene rating?
Chelmsford Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 4 February 2026.
When was Chelmsford Takeaway last inspected?
Chelmsford Takeaway was last inspected by Chelmsford on 4 February 2026.
Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?
A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.
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.

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