Chips Ahoy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Chips Ahoy 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 14 April 2026, 2 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: 9 The Mall Shopping Centre, Corporation, Armagh, BT61 9AJ
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Chips Ahoy among the 1,451 places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,451 | 83% | ← Chips Ahoy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 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 Chips Ahoy 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 Chips Ahoy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mall Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2022 |
| City of Armagh Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Rural Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Number 40, Armagh City Vineyard Other catering premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| H A Emerson and Son/Uluru Bar and Grill Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Armagh Old Boys Band Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Chips Ahoy
What is Chips Ahoy's food hygiene rating?
Chips Ahoy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 14 April 2026.
Is Chips Ahoy 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 Chips Ahoy last inspected?
Chips Ahoy was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chips Ahoy?
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 Chips Ahoy compare to other places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
83% of the 1,738 rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon hold the top rating of 5, and Chips Ahoy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Chips Ahoy 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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