Disagree with your food hygiene rating

Important changes to Business Rates

The Chelmsford Urban Business Grant Scheme now open for applications. If you are eligible, you can apply for up to £10,000. You can find out more details and apply online on the Invest Chelmsford website.

When we issue your food hygiene rating, you have a number of options if you don't agree with it.

Reply to your food hygiene rating When we issue your food hygiene rating, you have a right to reply. Your reply will appear online next to your rating.

Request a re-inspection If you have made changes to improve your food hygiene rating, you can ask us to carry out an inspection before your next scheduled visit.

Appeal your food hygiene rating If we give you a food hygiene rating of less than five, we will tell you how to can appeal the rating.