Marco's Chipper food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Aberdeenshire
Marco's Chipper was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the takeaway fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 14 April 2025, 15 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: 1 Ugie Road, Peterhead, AB42 1NR
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Marco's Chipper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison Daily Retailers - other | 15 yards away | Pass | 11 April 2023 |
| Coutts Manufacturers/packers | 52 yards away | Pass | 28 November 2024 |
| Buchanhaven Heritage Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | Pass | 19 July 2017 |
| Allandale House Caring Premises | 333 yards away | Pass and Eat Safe | 7 November 2023 |
| Peterhead Community Centre Other catering premises | 351 yards away | Pass | 29 June 2016 |
| Buchanhaven Hearts F.C. Other catering premises | 438 yards away | Pass | 22 September 2016 |
| Buchanhaven Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 26 June 2025 |
| Buchanhaven School Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Marco's Chipper
What is Marco's Chipper's food hygiene rating?
Marco's Chipper does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Marco's Chipper last inspected?
Marco's Chipper was last inspected on 14 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Aberdeenshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Aberdeenshire Council inspects Marco's Chipper 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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