On The Trot
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
On The Trot is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Vaperbar Chelmsford, 190A Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0LG, in the Chelmsford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Chelmsford oversees 1,138 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Chelmsford is 4.9 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- Vaperbar Chelmsford, 190A Moulsham Street, Chelmsford
- Postcode
- CM2 0LG
- Local Authority
- Chelmsford
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1022921
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of On The Trot?
On The Trot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Chelmsford.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was On The Trot last inspected?
On The Trot was last inspected on 2025-11-20. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is On The Trot located?
On The Trot is located at Vaperbar Chelmsford, 190A Moulsham Street, Chelmsford , CM2 0LG, in the Chelmsford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CM2 postcode area.