Ayston Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Blaby
Ayston Chippy holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 6 July 2026, 2 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.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Blaby score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Blaby ratings →
Address: 6 Ayston Road, Braunstone Town, Leicestershire, LE3 2GA
How this rating has changed
Ayston Chippy has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 6 July 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 July 2026 | 5 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Blaby
A 2 is rare: only 10 of 593 rated places in Blaby score this low, about one in 59. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 490 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ← Ayston Chippy | |
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 81 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- 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 Ayston Chippy the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ayston Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Play (Leicester) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Amiko Local Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Anika Balti Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Alma Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
Questions about Ayston Chippy
What is Ayston Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Ayston Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Blaby Council on 6 July 2026.
Is Ayston Chippy safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Ayston Chippy last inspected?
Ayston Chippy was last inspected on 6 July 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ayston Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Ayston Chippy compare to other places in Blaby?
83% of the 593 rated food businesses in Blaby hold the top rating of 5, while Ayston Chippy holds a 2. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaby Council inspects Ayston 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Blaby, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Ayston Chippy is one of 50 rated food businesses in Braunstone Town. See every hygiene rating in Braunstone Town →
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