Little Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Little Chippy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 14 London Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9AW
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Little Chippy among the 1,206 places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 89% | ← Little Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 147 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Little Chippy none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Little Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live & Let Live Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Terracotta House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| High Haven Caring Premises | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| My Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Richard Gill Traditional Butchers Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Spice Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2017 |
Questions about Little Chippy
What is Little Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Little Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 17 February 2025.
Is Little Chippy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Chippy last inspected?
Little Chippy was last inspected on 17 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Chippy compare to other places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
89% of the 1,353 rated food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Little Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Little Chippy and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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