Charlie's Fish and Chip Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Trafford
Charlie's Fish and Chip Shop 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 30 June 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 4% of rated food businesses in Trafford score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Trafford ratings →
Address: Charlies Chips, 2 Hilton Avenue, Urmston, M41 0TP
How this rating has changed
Charlie's Fish and Chip Shop has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 30 June 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2026 | 4 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 Trafford
A 2 is rare: only 45 of 1,990 rated places in Trafford score this low, about one in 44. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,602 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ← Charlie's Fish and Chip Shop | |
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 226 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety 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 Charlie's Fish and Chip Shop the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Charlie's Fish and Chip Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bevano Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2012 |
| Angela's Cafe & Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Auld Chimp Pub/bar/nightclub | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Adrak Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Banga Curries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2019 |
| Adams Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
Questions about Charlie's Fish and Chip Shop
What is Charlie's Fish and Chip Shop's food hygiene rating?
Charlie's Fish and Chip Shop has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Trafford Council on 30 June 2026.
Is Charlie's Fish and Chip Shop 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 Charlie's Fish and Chip Shop last inspected?
Charlie's Fish and Chip Shop was last inspected on 30 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Trafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Charlie's Fish and Chip Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Charlie's Fish and Chip Shop compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,990 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, while Charlie's Fish and Chip Shop holds a 2. 45 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Charlie's Fish and Chip Shop 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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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 Trafford, 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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