The chip basket food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Fermanagh and Omagh
The chip basket 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 17 November 2025, 7 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: 91 Old Mountfield Road, Mullaghmore, Omagh, BT79 7LT
How it compares in Fermanagh and Omagh
That puts The chip basket among the 1,118 places in Fermanagh and Omagh holding top marks, 85% 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 | 1,118 | 85% | ← The chip basket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 52 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 124 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 The chip basket 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 The chip basket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Birds School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Mullaghmore & Castleview Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2023 |
| Ice Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| McBride's Spar Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Hospital Road Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Harold McCauley House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| McBrides Spar Camowen Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Granard Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
Questions about The chip basket
What is The chip basket's food hygiene rating?
The chip basket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fermanagh and Omagh Council on 17 November 2025.
Is The chip basket 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 The chip basket last inspected?
The chip basket was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fermanagh and Omagh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The chip basket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The chip basket compare to other places in Fermanagh and Omagh?
85% of the 1,320 rated food businesses in Fermanagh and Omagh hold the top rating of 5, and The chip basket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fermanagh and Omagh Council inspects The chip basket 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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