Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
Waterstones Cafe food hygiene rating
Waterstones Cafe
Waterstones
76 High Street
Chelmsford
CM1 1EJ Inspected 25 August 2026
76 High Street
Chelmsford
CM1 1EJ Inspected 25 August 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
Waterstones Cafe in Chelmsford currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 25 August 2026. Waterstones Cafe is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at Waterstones, 76 High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1EJ.
- Business name
- Waterstones Cafe
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Chelmsford
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 25 August 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1067518
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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
25 August 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Very 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
Waterstones Cafe has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 August 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 4 October 2024 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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