Soundwell Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Gloucestershire
Soundwell 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 11 February 2026, 5 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: 175 Soundwell Road, Soundwell, Bristol, BS16 4RP
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts Soundwell Chippy among the 1,402 places in South Gloucestershire 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 | 1,402 | 84% | ← Soundwell Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 437 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 Soundwell 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 Soundwell Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Barbarossa Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
| AHM Catering Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Bean Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| 501Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| Areeshaz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Al Hamza Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
Questions about Soundwell Chippy
What is Soundwell Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Soundwell Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Soundwell 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 Soundwell Chippy last inspected?
Soundwell Chippy was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Soundwell 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 Soundwell Chippy compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,674 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, and Soundwell Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects Soundwell 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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