Hippie Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bexley
Hippie Chippy 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 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: 4 Station Road, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 3QA
How it compares in Bexley
That puts Hippie Chippy among the 1,154 places in Bexley holding top marks, 71% 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 | 1,154 | 71% | ← Hippie Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 267 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 150 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 Hippie 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 Hippie Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2024 |
| Bexley Drinks And Food Retailers - other | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Bear & Ragged Staff Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Age UK Bexley Thursday Activity Day Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Bird In Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Blue Star Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Barnehurst Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about Hippie Chippy
What is Hippie Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Hippie Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 14 April 2025.
Is Hippie Chippy 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 Hippie Chippy last inspected?
Hippie Chippy was last inspected on 14 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bexley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hippie Chippy?
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 Hippie Chippy compare to other places in Bexley?
71% of the 1,616 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and Hippie Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Hippie 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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