The Crispy Cod

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The Crispy Cod scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Very good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 4 November 2025 by Chelmsford.

What does this rating mean?

The Crispy Cod has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good 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?

58 Writtle Road,
Chelmsford,
CM1 3BU

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

Who inspects The Crispy Cod?

Food hygiene at The Crispy Cod 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 The Crispy Cod

What is The Crispy Cod’s food hygiene rating?

The Crispy Cod has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 4 November 2025.

When was The Crispy Cod last inspected?

The Crispy Cod was last inspected by Chelmsford on 4 November 2025.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good 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.