Happys Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chesterfield
Happys Chippy 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
The rating dates from 3 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 4 South Street North, S43 2AB
How it compares in Chesterfield
That puts Happys Chippy among the 763 places in Chesterfield holding top marks, 88% 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 | 763 | 88% | ← Happys Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 83 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 Happys 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 Happys Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gyros Mobile caterer | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Bextons Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| China Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Chesterfield Foodbank (New Whittington) Retailers - other | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Barrow Hill Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Brimington Junior School Mellors Catering Services School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Happys Chippy
What is Happys Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Happys Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chesterfield Council on 3 September 2024.
Is Happys 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Happys Chippy last inspected?
Happys Chippy was last inspected on 3 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chesterfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Happys 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Happys Chippy compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 870 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, and Happys Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects Happys 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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