Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
Latest rating available
Downham Hall food hygiene rating
Downham Hall
North Wing
Downham Hall
Castledon Road
Downham
CM11 1LG Inspected 24 February 2026
Downham Hall
Castledon Road
Downham
CM11 1LG Inspected 24 February 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Chelmsford
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Downham Hall in Chelmsford currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 24 February 2026. Downham Hall is registered as a Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house and is located at North Wing, Downham Hall, Castledon Road, Downham, CM11 1LG.
- Business name
- Downham Hall
- Business type
- Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
- Local authority
- Chelmsford
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 24 February 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1054668
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
24 February 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for Downham Hall.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 February 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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