The Ale House, Chelmsford
The Ale House is a pub at 24 - 26 The Arches, Viaduct Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1TS. The Ale House's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford council on 12 June 2024.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 24 - 26 The Arches
Viaduct Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1TS - Council
- Chelmsford
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Ale House’s food hygiene rating
The Ale House's rating is 2 years old.
We have checked The Ale House's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
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- 5Radio City Social20 m
- 5The Original Plough160 m
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Questions about The Ale House
What is the food hygiene rating at The Ale House?
The Ale House's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford council on 12 June 2024. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Ale House?
The Ale House is at 24 - 26 The Arches, Viaduct Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1TS, in Chelmsford. Chelmsford council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Radio City Social, about 20 m away.
What pubs are near The Ale House?
The closest pubs and bars to The Ale House are Radio City Social (20 m), The Original Plough (160 m) and Railway Tavern (190 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Ale House's hygiene rating up to date?
The Ale House's rating is 2 years old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Ale House on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Chelmsford council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.