Chip Inn food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Suffolk
Chip Inn 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
This is a fresh result: Chip Inn was inspected on 3 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 5 Combs Ford, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2AP
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Chip Inn among the 623 places in Mid Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 623 | 86% | ← Chip Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 Very 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 Chip Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real East Anglian Cask Houses Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Janiivec Ltd T/A MFG Esso Stowmarket Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2023 |
| A C Cracknell Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Age UK Suffolk Home store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2019 |
| East of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2017 |
| Barnett Care Home Ltd Other catering premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2021 |
| Bunnies Daycare Ltd Caring Premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Salvation Army Emergency Vehicle Mobile caterer | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2019 |
Questions about Chip Inn
What is Chip Inn's food hygiene rating?
Chip Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 3 July 2026.
Is Chip Inn 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 Chip Inn last inspected?
Chip Inn was last inspected on 3 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chip Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chip Inn compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Chip Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Chip Inn 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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