Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
Whalebone Inn food hygiene rating
Whalebone Inn
The Blue Bell Bistro
Old Wickford Road
South Woodham Ferrers
Chelmsford
CM3 5QU Inspected 6 October 2025
Old Wickford Road
South Woodham Ferrers
Chelmsford
CM3 5QU Inspected 6 October 2025
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Chelmsford
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Whalebone Inn in Chelmsford currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 6 October 2025. Whalebone Inn is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at The Blue Bell Bistro, Old Wickford Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5QU.
- Business name
- Whalebone Inn
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Chelmsford
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 6 October 2025
- FHRS ID
- 1867466
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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
6 October 2025
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 Whalebone Inn.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 October 2025 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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