Chips 'N' Things food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Belfast City
Chips 'N' Things 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 20 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 870 Shore Road, BT36 7DQ
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Chips 'N' Things among the 2,117 places in Belfast City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 2,117 | 73% | ← Chips 'N' Things | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 502 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 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 Good
- 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 Chips 'N' Things 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 Chips 'N' Things, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Pausa at Dunelm Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Ben Madigan Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Airtastic Entertainment Centre Newtownabbey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Belfast City Mission Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Ben Madigan Prep School & Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Abbey Surestart Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
Questions about Chips 'N' Things
What is Chips 'N' Things's food hygiene rating?
Chips 'N' Things has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 20 August 2024.
Is Chips 'N' Things 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 Chips 'N' Things last inspected?
Chips 'N' Things was last inspected on 20 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Belfast City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chips 'N' Things?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chips 'N' Things compare to other places in Belfast City?
73% of the 2,919 rated food businesses in Belfast City hold the top rating of 5, and Chips 'N' Things is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Chips 'N' Things 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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