Cottage Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cumberland
Cottage 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 30 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 29 Main Street, Hensingham, Cumbria, CA28 8RG
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Cottage Chippy among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Cottage Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 Cottage 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 Cottage Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hensingham Primary School School/college/university | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Gables Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Jericho School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Haven Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd Catering School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Lakeland Ice Cream Unit & FL61 AKE Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| CCU /ITU Ward Kitchen Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Childrens Ward Kitchen Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
Questions about Cottage Chippy
What is Cottage Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Cottage Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 30 November 2023.
Is Cottage 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 Cottage Chippy last inspected?
Cottage Chippy was last inspected on 30 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cottage 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 Cottage Chippy compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Cottage Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Cottage 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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