Bassment

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-02-10

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Bassment is a retailers - other located at The Bassment, 16 Wells Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1HZ, in the Chelmsford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 10 February 2026, 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 1,597 registered food businesses, of which 89% 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 food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. 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
Retailers - other
Address
The Bassment, 16 Wells Street, Chelmsford
Postcode
CM1 1HZ
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1455005

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Bassment?

Bassment 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 retailers - other?

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 Bassment last inspected?

Bassment was last inspected on 2026-02-10. 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 Bassment located?

Bassment is located at The Bassment, 16 Wells Street, Chelmsford , CM1 1HZ, in the Chelmsford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CM1 postcode area.