Lens Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tameside
Lens 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 12 August 2025, 11 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: Lens Chippy, 437 Manchester Road, Droylsden, M43 6JE
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Lens Chippy among the 1,195 places in Tameside holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,195 | 74% | ← Lens Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Very 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 Lens 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 Lens Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Convenience Store Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Adam Halal Meat Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| Age UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| African Food Market Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Al-Ahqas Fruit & Veg Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
Questions about Lens Chippy
What is Lens Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Lens Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 12 August 2025.
Is Lens 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 Lens Chippy last inspected?
Lens Chippy was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tameside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lens Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lens Chippy compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Lens Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Lens 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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