West Wind Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ards and North Down
West Wind 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 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: 53 Shackleton Walk, Scrabo, Newtownards, BT23 4RE
How it compares in Ards and North Down
In Ards and North Down, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so West Wind Chippy sits behind roughly 949 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 949 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 13% | ← West Wind Chippy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 118 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 West Wind 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 West Wind Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centra - Westwinds Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Little Doves Childcare Centre Caring Premises | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Blair House Caring Premises | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Ards Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2023 |
| Cars & Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Hara at Home Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Capparelli Cooks Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Indie Füde - Full Metal Jackets Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
Questions about West Wind Chippy
What is West Wind Chippy's food hygiene rating?
West Wind Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 12 August 2025.
Is West Wind 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 West Wind Chippy last inspected?
West Wind Chippy was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ards and North Down Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at West Wind Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 West Wind Chippy compare to other places in Ards and North Down?
82% of the 1,155 rated food businesses in Ards and North Down hold the top rating of 5, while West Wind Chippy holds a 4. 154 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects West Wind 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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