Barrs Cottage Chip Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Inverclyde
Barrs Cottage Chip Shop was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the takeaway fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
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: 76 Inverkip Road, Greenock, PA16 9AP
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Barrs Cottage Chip Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chows Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | Pass | 7 April 2026 |
| Alzheimer Scotland Other catering premises | 280 yards away | Pass | 22 February 2024 |
| Bow Road Convenience Store ( Premier) Retailers - other | 309 yards away | Pass | 3 July 2025 |
| Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 10 June 2026 |
| Bluebird Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 4 November 2024 |
| BP Branchton Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 13 February 2025 |
| Branchton Community Resource & Family Centre (Food Bank) Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 9 April 2024 |
| Balclutha Court Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 28 March 2025 |
Questions about Barrs Cottage Chip Shop
What is Barrs Cottage Chip Shop's food hygiene rating?
Barrs Cottage Chip Shop does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Barrs Cottage Chip Shop last inspected?
Barrs Cottage Chip Shop was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Inverclyde Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Inverclyde Council inspects Barrs Cottage Chip Shop 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/business-and-trade/food-safety-and-standards/
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