Chip Stop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Eastleigh
Chip Stop holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 July 2025, 12 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: 8 Townhill Farm District Centre Wessex Road West End Southampton SO18 3RA, SO18 3RA
How it compares in Eastleigh
In Eastleigh, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Chip Stop sits behind roughly 789 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 705 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 84 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ← Chip Stop | |
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Chip Stop 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 Chip Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arty-Stan Pizza (also T/As Arty-Stan Events Ltd) Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2025 |
| Bitterne Park School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Bakers Dozen Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Best Fry Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
Questions about Chip Stop
What is Chip Stop's food hygiene rating?
Chip Stop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Eastleigh Council on 9 July 2025.
Is Chip Stop safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Chip Stop last inspected?
Chip Stop was last inspected on 9 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastleigh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chip Stop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chip Stop compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 849 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, while Chip Stop holds a 3. 33 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects Chip Stop 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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