The Ottery Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Devon
The Ottery 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 22 January 2025, 17 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: 1 Tip Hill, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1BE
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Ottery Chippy among the 1,093 places in East Devon 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← The Ottery Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Ottery 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 The Ottery Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottery St Mary Food Bank Retailers - other | 42 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Ottery Larder Retailers - other | 54 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Coleridge Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 56 yards away | Exempt | |
| One Stop Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| K And M Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| SUP DAWG Devon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Volunteer Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Newham Stores, Premier Retailers - other | 88 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Ottery Chippy
What is The Ottery Chippy's food hygiene rating?
The Ottery Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 22 January 2025.
Is The Ottery 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 The Ottery Chippy last inspected?
The Ottery Chippy was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Ottery Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ottery Chippy compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Ottery Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Ottery 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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