Jimmys Chippy food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Suffolk
Jimmys Chippy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Jimmys Chippy was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 312 Long Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9DL
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Jimmys Chippy among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Jimmys Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Jimmys 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 Jimmys Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB Catering Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Deans Beans Pitstop Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Adventure Island Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| DPC Fish Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| A C F Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Cross The Limits Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Bushells Bakery & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Capital Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Jimmys Chippy
What is Jimmys Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Jimmys Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Jimmys 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jimmys Chippy last inspected?
Jimmys Chippy was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Jimmys Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Jimmys Chippy compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Jimmys Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Jimmys 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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