The Bay Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Swansea
The Bay 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 29 January 2026, 5 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: 31 Argyle Street, SA1 3TB
How it compares in Swansea
In Swansea, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bay Chippy sits behind roughly 1,464 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,464 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 412 | 19% | ← The Bay Chippy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 296 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bay 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 Bay Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2019 |
| Brunswick Methodist Church Other catering premises | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2018 |
| April Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Common Meeple Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Christchurch Community Cafe Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Christchurch Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bamboo Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Asian Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
Questions about The Bay Chippy
What is The Bay Chippy's food hygiene rating?
The Bay Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swansea Council on 29 January 2026.
Is The Bay 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 The Bay Chippy last inspected?
The Bay Chippy was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swansea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bay Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bay Chippy compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, while The Bay Chippy holds a 4. 412 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects The Bay 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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