The Chip Thief food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Teignbridge
The Chip Thief 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
This is a fresh result: The Chip Thief was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 Warren Road Dawlish Warren, EX7 0PQ
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts The Chip Thief among the 1,034 places in Teignbridge holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,034 | 89% | ← The Chip Thief | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 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 Chip Thief 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 Chip Thief, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Cream Kiosk (Freetime Catering Ltd) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Hazelwood Clubhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Coppermine Ice Cream Retailers - other | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Bibsys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Deans Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Dawlish Sands Holiday Park (Diner) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Buddy's @ Redrock Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Be-Smart Behavioral Services Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about The Chip Thief
What is The Chip Thief's food hygiene rating?
The Chip Thief has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 11 June 2026.
Is The Chip Thief 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 The Chip Thief last inspected?
The Chip Thief was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Chip Thief?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chip Thief compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Chip Thief is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects The Chip Thief 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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