Littlefield Lane Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North East Lincolnshire
Littlefield Lane Chippy holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 6 March 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: 48 Littlefield Lane, DN34 4PL
How it compares in North East Lincolnshire
A 2 is rare: only 14 of 1,328 rated places in North East Lincolnshire score this low, about one in 95. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,118 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ← Littlefield Lane Chippy | |
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 407 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Littlefield Lane Chippy the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Littlefield Lane Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkett and Son Ltd Retailers - other | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Cafe Han Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2023 |
| Cartergate Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Chartwells at Macaulay Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Chelmsford Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Artemis Pizzeria Chelmsford Chippy Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Chambers bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Baker's and Barista's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
Questions about Littlefield Lane Chippy
What is Littlefield Lane Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Littlefield Lane Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by North East Lincolnshire Council on 6 March 2024.
Is Littlefield Lane Chippy safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Littlefield Lane Chippy last inspected?
Littlefield Lane Chippy was last inspected on 6 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Littlefield Lane Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Littlefield Lane Chippy compare to other places in North East Lincolnshire?
84% of the 1,328 rated food businesses in North East Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, while Littlefield Lane Chippy holds a 2. 14 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Lincolnshire Council inspects Littlefield Lane 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North East Lincolnshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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