Tommy's Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rochdale
Tommy's Chippy holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 February 2026, 5 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: 47 Manchester Street, Heywood, OL10 1PB
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Tommy's Chippy sits behind roughly 1,306 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,090 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ← Tommy's Chippy | |
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 402 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Tommy's 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 Tommy's Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Bella Sera Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Berties Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Balloons and Scents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Cody's Creations Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Bay Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Tommy's Chippy
What is Tommy's Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Tommy's Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rochdale Council on 9 February 2026.
Is Tommy's Chippy safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Tommy's Chippy last inspected?
Tommy's Chippy was last inspected on 9 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tommy's Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tommy's Chippy compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while Tommy's Chippy holds a 3. 79 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Tommy's 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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