Winkups Chippy (Darbeys) food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Conwy
Winkups Chippy (Darbeys) 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 19 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Lyons Winkups Holiday Park Towyn Road, Towyn, LL22 9EL
How it compares in Conwy
A 2 is rare: only 9 of 1,436 rated places in Conwy score this low, about one in 160. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,192 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ← Winkups Chippy (Darbeys) | |
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 154 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 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 Winkups Chippy (Darbeys) 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 Winkups Chippy (Darbeys), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catch 22 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Dragon Snack Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2019 |
| Carol & Martins Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Browns Bar & Grill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Food Factory Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Frankie & Clares Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2024 |
| Green Island Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about Winkups Chippy (Darbeys)
What is Winkups Chippy (Darbeys)'s food hygiene rating?
Winkups Chippy (Darbeys) has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Conwy Council on 19 April 2024.
Is Winkups Chippy (Darbeys) 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 Winkups Chippy (Darbeys) last inspected?
Winkups Chippy (Darbeys) was last inspected on 19 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Conwy Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Winkups Chippy (Darbeys)?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Winkups Chippy (Darbeys) compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, while Winkups Chippy (Darbeys) holds a 2. 9 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects Winkups Chippy (Darbeys) 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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Is this your business?
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 Conwy, 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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