Grand Cochin

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 15 July 2026 by Chelmsford.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Grand Cochin, from April 2026 to July 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 1 in 2026 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Grand Cochin.

Food hygiene rating history for Grand Cochin
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
17 April 2026	1 / 5	Major improvement necessary
15 July 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Grand Cochin 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?

43 Duke Street,
Chelmsford,
Essex,
CM1 1JA

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

Who inspects Grand Cochin?

Food hygiene at Grand Cochin 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 Grand Cochin

What is Grand Cochin’s food hygiene rating?

Grand Cochin has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 15 July 2026.

When was Grand Cochin last inspected?

Grand Cochin was last inspected by Chelmsford on 15 July 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.