The Magpie Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Tyneside
The Magpie 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 16 March 2026, 3 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: 75 Ripley Avenue, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 7RW
How it compares in North Tyneside
In North Tyneside, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Magpie Chippy sits behind roughly 1,250 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ← The Magpie Chippy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 68 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 The Magpie 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 Magpie Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Discount Store Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2023 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Beef, Cakes \& Shakes/Breakfast, Cakes \& Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| A-Z Premier Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Addison Street Short Break Care Unit Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Barrys Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| 31 The Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2026 |
| Babas Loft Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
Questions about The Magpie Chippy
What is The Magpie Chippy's food hygiene rating?
The Magpie Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Tyneside Council on 16 March 2026.
Is The Magpie 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 Magpie Chippy last inspected?
The Magpie Chippy was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Magpie 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 The Magpie Chippy compare to other places in North Tyneside?
87% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in North Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while The Magpie Chippy holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects The Magpie 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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