Top Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Devon
Top Chippy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 November 2025, 7 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: Clifton House, High Street, Combe Martin, EX34 0HT
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Top Chippy sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← Top Chippy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Top 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 Top Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combe Martin Food Pantry Distributors/Transporters | 71 yards away | Exempt | |
| Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Messy Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | Exempt | |
| Co-op Combe Martin Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Bobbies Bakes Manufacturers/packers | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Pack o' Cards Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Central Convenience - Combe Martin Services Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about Top Chippy
What is Top Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Top Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 20 November 2025.
Is Top Chippy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Top Chippy last inspected?
Top Chippy was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Top Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Top Chippy compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Top Chippy holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Top 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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