Elbra Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cumberland
Elbra 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 24 June 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: 126A Main Street, Ellenborough, CA15 7DU
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Elbra Chippy among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Elbra Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 Elbra 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 Elbra Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| Jah Jireh Care Home Caring Premises | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Living For Life Cumbria Caring Premises | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2020 |
| Ellenborough Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2018 |
| Mitchells Premier Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 January 2025 |
| New Foo Wing Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2026 |
| Wilmots Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| West House (Sandy Lonning) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Elbra Chippy
What is Elbra Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Elbra Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 24 June 2024.
Is Elbra 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 Elbra Chippy last inspected?
Elbra Chippy was last inspected on 24 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Elbra Chippy?
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 Elbra Chippy compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Elbra Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Elbra 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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