Two eateries in Chelmsford have been a rating of zero stars after an inspection from the Food Standards Agency.
In the reports, which are available online, the units are given a rating based on three criteria. These are: Hygienic food handling - Hygienic handling of food including preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage.
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building - Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building (including having appropriate layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control) to enable good food hygiene.
Management of food safety - System or checks in place to ensure that food sold or served is safe to eat, evidence that staff know about food safety, and the food safety officer has confidence that standards will be maintained in future.
The following two restaurants were given a zero-star rating, this suggests that ‘urgent improvements are necessary'
The Red Lion
Business type: Pub/bar/nightclub
Date of inspection: October 11, 2016
Hygienic food handling – Major Improvement necessary
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – Major Improvement necessary
Management of food safety - Major improvements necessary
Krispy Chicken
Business type: Takeaway/sandwich shop
Date of inspection: 24 September 2015
Breakdown not available
A total of ten restaurant’s in Chelmsford were give a one-star rating which signifies that 'major improvements are necessary'
KPC
Business type: Mobile caterer
Date of inspection: August 4, 2016
Hygienic food handling – Improvement necessary
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – Improvement necessary
Management of food safety – Major improvements necessary
Suraya
Business type: Takeaway/sandwich shop
Date of inspection: 09 September 2016
Hygienic food handling – Generally satisfactory
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – Improvement necessary
Management of food safety – Major improvements necessary
Bombay Cuisine
Business type: Takeaway/sandwich shop
Date of inspection: 05 October 2016 Hygienic food handling – Generally satisfactory
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – Generally satisfactory
Management of food safety – Major improvements necessary
The UB
Business type: Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Date of inspection: 06 October 2016
Hygienic food handling – Good
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – Improvement necessary
Management of food safety – Major improvements necessary
Wok U Like
Business type: Takeaway/sandwich shop
Date of inspection: 24 March 2017
Hygienic food handling – Improvement necessary
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – Improvement necessary
Management of food safety – Major improvements necessary
Balti King
Business type: Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Date of inspection: 12 December 2016
Hygienic food handling – Improvement necessary
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – Improvement necessary
Management of food safety – Major improvements necessary
Empire Palace Restaurant
Business type: Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Date of inspection: 26 September 2016
Hygienic food handling – Good
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – Generally satisfactory
Management of food safety – Major improvements necessary
Mojlish
Business type: Takeaway/sandwich shop
Date of inspection: 20 August 2015
Breakdown not available
Rose of India
Business type: Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Date of inspection: 10 December 2016
Hygienic food handling – Improvement necessary
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – Improvement necessary
Management of food safety – Major improvements necessary
The Nags Head
Business type: Pub/bar/nightclub
Date of inspection: 22 August 2016
Hygienic food handling – Generally satisfactory
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – Major improvements necessary
Management of food safety – Generally satisfactory
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