Yapton Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Arun
Yapton 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 10 March 2026, 4 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: Yapton Fish Bar Main Road, Yapton, BN18 0EY
How it compares in Arun
In Arun, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Yapton Chippy sits behind roughly 972 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 972 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ← Yapton Chippy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 145 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 Yapton 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 Yapton Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| G D Poston Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Health & Independent Living Support Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Arun Sports Arena Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Flying Fortress Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Maypole Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| Jonahs mead ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Edgcumbes Tea And Coffee Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about Yapton Chippy
What is Yapton Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Yapton Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Arun Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Yapton 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 Yapton Chippy last inspected?
Yapton Chippy was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Yapton 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 Yapton Chippy compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while Yapton Chippy holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Yapton 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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