Chain Lane Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · St Helens
Chain Lane 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
This is a fresh result: Chain Lane Chippy was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 14 Chain Lane Shopping Precinct, Chain Lane, St Helens, WA11 9HB
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Chain Lane Chippy among the 911 places in St Helens holding top marks, 72% 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 | 911 | 72% | ← Chain Lane Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 93 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 Chain Lane 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 Chain Lane Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Ashurst Primary School School/college/university | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Blackbrook St.Marys Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Broadoak Manor Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Antonia’s Cakes Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Chain Lane Chippy
What is Chain Lane Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Chain Lane Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Chain Lane 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 Chain Lane Chippy last inspected?
Chain Lane Chippy was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Helens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chain Lane 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 Chain Lane Chippy compare to other places in St Helens?
72% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in St Helens hold the top rating of 5, and Chain Lane Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Chain 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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