Burkes Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Derry City and Strabane
Burkes 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 30 May 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: 35 Main Street, Claudy, Claudy, BT47 4HR
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Burkes Chippy among the 924 places in Derry City and Strabane holding top marks, 76% 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 | 924 | 76% | ← Burkes Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 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 Burkes 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 Burkes Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's & St Brigid's College School/college/university | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Cumber Claudy Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Centra Claudy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Crossroads Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Eleanor's Home Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| O'Kane Meats Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Spar Minimarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Burkes Chippy
What is Burkes Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Burkes Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 30 May 2024.
Is Burkes 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 Burkes Chippy last inspected?
Burkes Chippy was last inspected on 30 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derry City and Strabane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Burkes 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 Burkes Chippy compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,215 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, and Burkes Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Burkes 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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